January weather forecast
Calgary, Canada

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Weather in January

Cold air and snow dominate Calgary's weather landscape in January. Blustery winds and snowfall are common, with precipitation mainly in the form of snow, reaching as high as 66mm. While the daylight hours are short, there's a nice balance between shaded and sunny days. The UV index remains low, allowing for comfortable outdoor activities. Residents and visitors bundle up, preparing for the cold and white landscape that frames January.

Temperature

With the transition into January, Calgary notes an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -3.9°C, closely resembling December. Calgary experiences an average low-temperature reading of -11.2°C throughout January.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 9mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Calgary. In January, in Calgary, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout January, 66mm of snow is accumulated. In Calgary, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.3 days and aggregates up to 629mm of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Calgary is 8h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Calgary, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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FAQ

How cold is it in Calgary in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Calgary are -3.9°C and -11.2°C respectively.

What are the most humid months in Calgary?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Calgary?

In Calgary, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month in Calgary?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 9mm of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Calgary?

In Calgary, Canada, during January, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Calgary?

In Calgary, Canada, during January, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Calgary have in January?

The average day length in January in Calgary is 8h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Calgary?

On the first day of January in Calgary, Canada, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Calgary?

In Calgary, Canada, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Calgary?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Calgary?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Calgary, Canada

Average temperature in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -3.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -11.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-11.5°C).

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Average pressure in January
Calgary, Canada

Average pressure in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Calgary, Canada

Average wind speed in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Calgary, Canada

Average humidity in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (59%).

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Average rainfall in January
Calgary, Canada

Average rainfall in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Calgary, Canada

Average rainfall days in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Calgary, Canada

Average snowfall in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 66mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (102mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Calgary, Canada

Average snowfall days in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Calgary, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Calgary, Canada

Average sunshine days in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Calgary, Canada

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Calgary, Canada

Average cloud cover in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in January
Calgary, Canada

Average visibility in January - Calgary, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, October, November and December (9km).

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