Edmonton Weather in January

What's the weather like in Edmonton (Alberta) in January 2024?

The climate in Edmonton during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Edmonton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (17°F), whilst at night -19°C (-2°F) is normal.

Edmonton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -8.6°C 16.5°F
Nightly temperature -18.6°C -1.5°F
Average temperature -13.6°C 7.5°F
Daily sunshine 3.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 22 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 4.2°C 39.6°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Edmonton with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Edmonton

Edmonton average temperature in January

January rainfall

Edmonton average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Edmonton average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Edmonton in January 2024.

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Edmonton weather stats

Edmonton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: November 15mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: August 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January -8.8°C 16.2°F
Wettest month: July 95mm 3.7ins
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