January weather forecast
Grande Prairie, Canada

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Grande Prairie, Canada, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -6.4°C (20.5°F) and -13.1°C (8.4°F).

Temperature

As December transitions into January, Grande Prairie records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -6.4°C (20.5°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of -13.1°C (8.4°F) is observed in Grande Prairie, Canada, during January.

Humidity

In Grande Prairie, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

Rainfall

In Grande Prairie, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Grande Prairie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.6 days and collects up to 424mm (16.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Grande Prairie, Canada, during January, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 185mm (7.28") of snow. Throughout the year, in Grande Prairie, there are 104.7 snowfall days, and 1154mm (45.43") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 7h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 9:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Grande Prairie are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Grande Prairie?
In Grande Prairie, -6.4°C (20.5°F) is the average high-temperature and -13.1°C (8.4°F) is the average low-temperature during January.
What is the average humidity in January in Grande Prairie?
In Grande Prairie, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.
How many days does it rain in January in Grande Prairie?
In Grande Prairie, Canada, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January in Grande Prairie?
In Grande Prairie, during January, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 185mm (7.28") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in January in Grande Prairie?
In January, the average day length in Grande Prairie, Canada, is 7h and 53min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Grande Prairie?
On the first day of January in Grande Prairie, sunrise is at 9:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Grande Prairie?
January has the least sunshine of the year in Grande Prairie, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Grande Prairie have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Grande Prairie, Canada, is 2.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Grande Prairie?
January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January in Grande Prairie?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Grande Prairie is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average temperature in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-7.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -13.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.7°C).

Average pressure in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average pressure in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average wind speed in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and March (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average humidity in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (60%).

Average rainfall in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average rainfall in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (20mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average rainfall days in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average snowfall in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 185mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (220mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average snowfall days in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average sunshine days in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.9 days).

Average UV index in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average UV index in January
Grande Prairie, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average cloud cover in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January - Grande Prairie, Canada
Average visibility in January
Grande Prairie, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (5km).

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