January weather forecast
Smoky Lake, Canada

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Smoky Lake, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -13.5°C (7.7°F) and -6.5°C (20.3°F).

Temperature

January's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still freezing cold -6.5°C (20.3°F) from December's -7.3°C (18.9°F). Smoky Lake experiences an average temperature drop to an extreme cold -13.5°C (7.7°F) during January nights.

Humidity

In Smoky Lake, Canada, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

Rainfall

In Smoky Lake, in January, during 2.6 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108 rainfall days, and 338mm (13.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Smoky Lake, in January, during 10.7 snowfall days, 73mm (2.87") of snow is typically accumulated. In Smoky Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 72.7 days and aggregates up to 539mm (21.22") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Smoky Lake, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are -6.5°C (20.3°F) and -13.5°C (7.7°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 91%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Smoky Lake, Canada, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January?
In Smoky Lake, in January, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 73mm (2.87") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Smoky Lake have in January?
In January, the average day length in Smoky Lake is 8h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.
How many hours of sunshine does Smoky Lake have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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
Smoky Lake, 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).

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