Fort McMurray in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Fort McMurray in january 2026
The weather in Fort McMurray in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 298.6cm
Weather at 6am
4°F
Fog
39% of time
29%
14%
11%
Weather at 12pm
7°F
Snow showers
32% of time
27%
18%
14%
Weather at 6pm
5°F
Fog
38% of time
29%
13%
11%
Weather at 3am
4°F
34%
33%
16%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fort McMurray in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fort McMurray in january.
The climate of Fort McMurray in january is very bad
In january in Fort McMurray, the climate is quite dry (with 1.2in of rainfall over 1 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 1.1in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is very cold in this city the month of january. Bring warm clothes!. The high seasonal norm is 13°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 2°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Fort McMurray is 7°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Fort McMurray in the month of january with a maximum record of 40°F in 2019 and a minimum record of -43°F in 2011.
On average, in Fort McMurray, the days of january last 07:30. Sunrise is at 08:50 and sets at 16:20.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fort McMurray in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 7°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 2°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 40°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -43°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -7°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 298.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 96% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.53km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 67% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:50 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:30 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fort McMurray in january 2025:
-4°F to -0°F
-11°F to -5°F
-9°F to -0°F
-7°F to 4°F
-11°F to 4°F
-13°F to 4°F
13°F to 25°F
31°F to 36°F
18°F to 23°F
22°F to 23°F
-0°F to 16°F
2°F to 13°F
14°F to 25°F
14°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
22°F to 27°F
-2°F to 14°F
-16°F to -9°F
-25°F to -11°F
-20°F to 11°F
18°F to 25°F
16°F to 23°F
25°F to 32°F
20°F to 25°F
18°F to 25°F
22°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
27°F to 31°F
27°F to 29°F
-5°F to 9°F
-13°F to -0°F
Map: other cities in Canada in january
Cities near Fort McMurray:
| Cold Lake in january | very bad weather |
| Edmonton in january | very bad weather |
| Lloydminster in january | very bad weather |
| North Battleford in january | very bad weather |
| Grande Prairie in january | very bad weather |
| Red Deer in january | very bad weather |
| Prince Albert (Saskatchewan) in january | very bad weather |
| Fort St. John in january | very bad weather |
| Drumheller in january | very bad weather |
| Saskatoon in january | very bad weather |
| Jasper National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Flin Flon in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Fort McMurray
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Weather data for Fort McMurray in january:
Weather data for Fort McMurray for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Fort McMurray. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Fort McMurray can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Fort McMurray.