Fort McMurray Weather in January
What's the weather like in Fort McMurray (Alberta) in January 2024?
The climate in Fort McMurray during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.
January is in the winter in Fort McMurray and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -15°C (5°F), whilst at night -26°C (-15°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | -15.3°C 4.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -26.3°C -15.3°F |
| Average temperature | -20.8°C -5.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 3.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 20 mm 0.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 2.4°C 36.3°F |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fort McMurray with around 20mm 0.8 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Fort McMurray
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 McMurray in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Fort McMurray weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 16mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -15.6°C 3.9°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 80mm 3.1ins |
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