Slave Lake Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Slave Lake and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (13°F), whilst at night -21°C (-6°F) is normal.

Slave Lake weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -10.4°C 13.3°F
Nightly temperature -21.2°C -6.2°F
Average temperature -15.8°C 3.6°F
Daily sunshine 3.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 26 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 3.4°C 38.1°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average January is the 5th driest month of the year in Slave Lake with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Slave Lake

Slave Lake average temperature in January

January rainfall

Slave Lake average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Slave Lake 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 Slave Lake in January 2024.

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Slave Lake weather stats

Slave Lake weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.1°C 70°F
Driest month: February 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 10.4hrs
Coldest month: January -10.7°C 12.7°F
Wettest month: July 98mm 3.9ins
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