January weather forecast
Medicine Hat, Canada

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Medicine Hat, Canada, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between -3°C (26.6°F) and -10.2°C (13.6°F).

Temperature

The initiation of January records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -3°C (26.6°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. The nights of January in Medicine Hat anticipate an average low-temperature of -10.2°C (13.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 12mm (0.47") of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In January, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout January, 84mm (3.31") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.5 snowfall days, and 538mm (21.18") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 40min.
On the first day of January in Medicine Hat, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Medicine Hat in January?
Medicine Hat in January has an average high-temperature of -3°C (26.6°F) and an average low-temperature of -10.2°C (13.6°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Medicine Hat?
The average relative humidity in January is 82%.
What is the driest month?
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of rain.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Medicine Hat, in January, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January in Medicine Hat?
In Medicine Hat, in January, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 84mm (3.31") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Medicine Hat have in January?
The average day length in January is 8h and 40min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In Medicine Hat, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In Medicine Hat, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (26.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (-3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -10.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).

Average rainfall in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (46mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (12mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 84mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (100mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

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