Fort Macleod Weather in January

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

The climate in Fort Macleod during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Fort Macleod and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.

Fort Macleod weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2.1°C 28.2°F
Nightly temperature -14.1°C 6.6°F
Average temperature -8.1°C 17.4°F
Daily sunshine 3.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 22 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 6.3°C 43.3°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Fort Macleod

Fort Macleod average temperature in January

January rainfall

Fort Macleod average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Fort Macleod 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 Fort Macleod in January 2024.

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Fort Macleod weather stats

Fort Macleod weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.1°C 77.2°F
Driest month: October 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January -2.4°C 27.7°F
Wettest month: June 75mm 3ins
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