January weather forecast
Banff, Canada

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Weather in January

A new year in Banff, Canada begins with the long winter nights and bone-chilling cold. January showcases a snow-covered landscape, inviting enthusiasts of winter sports. There's a slight increase in snowfall from 142mm (5.59") to 174mm (6.85") transitioning toward February. Although it's the second coldest month of the year, the town’s beauty under a thick white blanket is a sight to behold. The days are short, yet the residents of Banff find joy in the cosy indoor warmth.

Temperature

The introduction of January in Banff, Canada, notes a subtle temperature variation to a still subzero cold -6.3°C (20.7°F) from December's -8.1°C (17.4°F). Nighttime temperature in Banff, Canada, lowers to an average of -13.9°C (7°F) in January.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Banff are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically collects 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Banff. In Banff, in January, snow falls for 18.4 days, with typically accumulated 142mm (5.59") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 133.1 snowfall days, and 1671mm (65.79") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Banff is 8h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Banff, sunrise is at 8:46 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Banff, Canada.

UV index

January through March, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Banff?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Banff, is -6.3°C (20.7°F) and the average low-temperature is -13.9°C (7°F).

What is the most humid month in Banff?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January in Banff?

The average relative humidity in January in Banff, Canada, is 91%.

What is the driest month in Banff?

The month with the least rainfall in Banff is January, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically collects 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Banff?

In Banff, Canada, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Banff in January?

In Banff, during January, snow falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 142mm (5.59") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Banff have in January?

In January, the average day length in Banff, Canada, is 8h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Banff?

On the first day of January in Banff, sunrise is at 8:46 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Banff?

January and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Banff?

The average sunshine duration in January in Banff is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Banff?

January through March, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Banff, Canada.

How high is the UV index in January in Banff?

In Banff, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Banff, Canada

Average temperature in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-8.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -13.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.9°C).

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Average pressure in January
Banff, Canada

Average pressure in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Banff, Canada

Average wind speed in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Banff, Canada

Average humidity in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

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Average rainfall in January
Banff, Canada

Average rainfall in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (116mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Banff, Canada

Average rainfall days in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Banff, Canada

Average snowfall in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 142mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (324mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Banff, Canada

Average snowfall days in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Banff, Canada

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Banff, Canada

Average sunshine days in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Banff, Canada

Average UV index in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Banff, Canada

Average cloud cover in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Banff, Canada

Average visibility in January - Banff, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (7km).

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