Whitehorse Weather in January

What's the weather like in Whitehorse (Yukon) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Whitehorse and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -14°C (6°F), whilst at night -23°C (-10°F) is normal.

Whitehorse weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -14.4°C 6.1°F
Nightly temperature -23.4°C -10.1°F
Average temperature -18.9°C -2°F
Daily sunshine 1.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 18 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 4.9°C 40.8°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average January is the 5th driest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 18mm 0.7 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Whitehorse

Whitehorse average temperature in January

January rainfall

Whitehorse average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse in January 2024.

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Whitehorse weather stats

Whitehorse weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.3°C 68.5°F
Driest month: April 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: April 8.6hrs
Coldest month: January -14.6°C 5.7°F
Wettest month: July 38mm 1.5ins
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