January weather forecast
Waterton Park, Canada

The dramatic landscape of the mountainous spot near the Waterton National Park in Canada, the Waterton Lakes, and Townsite
The dramatic landscape of the mountainous spot near the Waterton National Park in Canada, the Waterton Lakes, and Townsite

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Waterton Park, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between max -2.3°C (27.9°F) and min -9°C (15.8°F).

Temperature

January begins with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -2.3°C (27.9°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Waterton Park records an average low of -9°C (15.8°F) throughout the nights in January.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Waterton Park is January, when the rain falls for 1.8 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Waterton Park, in January, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 39mm (1.54") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.8 snowfall days, and 822mm (32.36") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Waterton Park, Canada, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Waterton Park. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?
In January, in Waterton Park, the average high-temperature is -2.3°C (27.9°F), and the average low-temperature is -9°C (15.8°F).
What are the most humid months?
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
What is the average humidity in January in Waterton Park?
In Waterton Park, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall in Waterton Park, Canada, is January, when the rain falls for 1.8 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Waterton Park, in January, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January?
In Waterton Park, during January, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Waterton Park have in January?
In January, the average day length is 8h and 47min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Waterton Park have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.
When is the lowest UV index in Waterton Park?
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January in Waterton Park?
In Waterton Park, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average temperature in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -2.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-3.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-9.9°C).

Average pressure in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average pressure in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average wind speed in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average humidity in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average rainfall in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average rainfall days in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (14 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average snowfall in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 39mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (166mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average snowfall days in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average sunshine days in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average UV index in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average cloud cover in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January - Waterton Park, Canada
Average visibility in January
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

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