January weather forecastDrumheller, Canada

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Drumheller, Canada, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -3.9°C (25°F) and an average low of -11.2°C (11.8°F).

Temperature

The onset of January notes an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -3.9°C (25°F), subtly shifted from December's -4.8°C (23.4°F). Throughout January, Drumheller witnesses a nighttime temperature average of -11.2°C (11.8°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Drumheller, in January, during 12.2 snowfall days, 66mm (2.6") of snow is typically accumulated. In Drumheller, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.3 days and aggregates up to 629mm (24.76") of snow.

Daylight

In Drumheller, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 28min.
On the first day of January in Drumheller, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Drumheller, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Drumheller, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Drumheller, -3.9°C (25°F) is the average high-temperature and -11.2°C (11.8°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

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

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

In Drumheller, Canada, during January, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

In Drumheller, Canada, in January, during 12.2 snowfall days, 66mm (2.6") of snow is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Drumheller, Canada, is 8h and 28min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Drumheller, Canada, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

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

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

Average pressure in January
Drumheller, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Drumheller, 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).

Average humidity in January
Drumheller, 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%).

Average rainfall in January
Drumheller, 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).

Average rainfall days in January
Drumheller, 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).

Average snowfall in January
Drumheller, 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).

Average snowfall days in January
Drumheller, 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).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 18min

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).

Average sunshine days in January
Drumheller, 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).

Average UV index in January
Drumheller, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Drumheller, 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).

Average visibility in January
Drumheller, 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).