January weather forecastYellowknife, Canada
January
Weather in January
January in Yellowknife, Canada, offers a chilly and harsh weather with frosty conditions. The month experiences the coldest period of the year, with the minimum temperature often plunging down to -25.2°C (-13.4°F) and the highest seldom exceeding -18.8°C (-1.8°F). It also characterizes the shortest days in the year, with sunlight only available for approximately six hours a day. Despite the icy grip, the sight of snow is common, much to the delight of winter enthusiasts.Temperature
January, with its high-temperature average of -18.8°C (-1.8°F) and a low-temperature average of -25.2°C (-13.4°F), is the coldest month.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 98%, January is the most humid month in Yellowknife.Rainfall
In Yellowknife, in January, it is raining for 0.5 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation. In Yellowknife, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.2 days and collects up to 207mm (8.15") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In January, it is snowing for 15.3 days. Throughout January, 78mm (3.07") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.8 snowfall days, and 564mm (22.2") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 6h and 12min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:05 am and sunset at 3:16 pm. On the last day of January, in Yellowknife, Canada, sunrise is at 9:08 am and sunset at 4:33 pm MST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Yellowknife.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Yellowknife are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average high temperature in January: -18.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-18.8°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -25.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-25.2°C).
Average pressure in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average pressure in January: 1020mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1009.9mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average wind speed in January: 12.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.2km/h).
Average humidity in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average humidity in January: 98%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (98%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).
Average rainfall in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average rainfall in January: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (4mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average rainfall days in January: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average snowfall in January: 78mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (114mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average snowfall days in January: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average daylight in January: 6h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 1h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (11.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average cloud cover in January: 87
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 87).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in January
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average visibility in January: 5km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).
