January weather forecastEdmonton, Canada
January
Weather in January
Cold descends upon Edmonton in January with robust might. The chill penetrates every corner of the city. Between frequent snowfall, days are characterized by decreased daylight hours and a pronounced layer of clouds, enveloping the city with a consistent, cozy gloom. A degree of quietude embraces Edmonton during this time. With temperature dropping as low as -13.5°C (7.7°F), January ranks as one of Edmonton's coldest months of the year.Temperature
The shift to January signals an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -6.5°C (20.3°F), subtly varied from December's -7.3°C (18.9°F). Throughout the month of January, Edmonton observes an average nighttime temperature of -13.5°C (7.7°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 91%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108 rainfall days, and 338mm (13.31") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout January, 73mm (2.87") of snow is accumulated. In Edmonton, during the entire year, snow falls for 72.7 days and aggregates up to 539mm (21.22") of snow.Daylight
In Edmonton, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 10min.On the first day of January in Edmonton, sunrise is at 8:50 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Edmonton, the average sunshine in January is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average high temperature in January: -6.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-7.3°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -13.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.1°C).
Average pressure in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average pressure in January: 1019.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.2mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average wind speed in January: 12.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.8km/h).
Average humidity in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average humidity in January: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (60%).
Average rainfall in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average rainfall in January: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (8mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average snowfall in January: 73mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (90mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average daylight in January: 8h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average cloud cover in January: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Edmonton, Canada
- Average visibility in January: 7km
The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
