Whitehorse (Yukon) in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) in january 2025
The weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) 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 459.4cm
Weather at 6am
4°F
Snow showers
44% of time
26%
15%
10%
Weather at 12pm
13°F
Snow showers
42% of time
23%
17%
12%
Weather at 6pm
4°F
Snow showers
44% of time
28%
12%
12%
Weather at 3am
2°F
46%
25%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Whitehorse (Yukon) in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Whitehorse (Yukon) in january.
The climate of Whitehorse (Yukon) in january is very bad
the weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) in january is wet (with 1.8in of precipitation over 2 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 1.3in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city january. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 14°F. The seasonal minimum is 2°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Whitehorse (Yukon) is 7°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Whitehorse (Yukon) in january with a maximum record of 40°F in 2019 and a minimum record of -38°F in 2011.
On this month of january, day length in Whitehorse (Yukon) is generally 06:35. The sun rises at 10:53 and sets at 17:28.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Whitehorse (Yukon) in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 7°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 2°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 40°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -38°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -7°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 459.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 97% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 10:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:28 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:35 | ||||
| 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 Whitehorse (Yukon) in january 2024:
-2°F to 4°F
-16°F to 4°F
-9°F to 9°F
-4°F to 7°F
-2°F to 4°F
-13°F to -0°F
-23°F to -5°F
4°F to 9°F
-5°F to -2°F
-23°F to -16°F
-38°F to -22°F
-36°F to -23°F
-22°F to -11°F
-13°F to -5°F
-0°F to 5°F
-22°F to 4°F
-0°F to 11°F
-13°F to -0°F
-34°F to -11°F
-34°F to -14°F
-18°F to -11°F
-25°F to -9°F
-9°F to -0°F
2°F to 9°F
-5°F to 5°F
-7°F to 14°F
11°F to 27°F
13°F to 27°F
14°F to 29°F
11°F to 32°F
-14°F to 9°F
Map: other cities in Canada in january
Cities near Whitehorse (Yukon):
| Fort Selkirk in january | very bad weather |
| Dawson City in january | very bad weather |
| Norman Wells in january | very bad weather |
| Fort Nelson in january | very bad weather |
| Prince Rupert in january | very bad weather |
| Terrace in january | very bad weather |
| Inuvik in january | very bad weather |
| Îles de la Reine-Charlotte (Haida Gwaii) in january | very bad weather |
| Fort St. John in january | very bad weather |
| Prince George in january | very bad weather |
| Yellowknife in january | very bad weather |
| Grande Prairie in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Whitehorse (Yukon)
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Weather data for Whitehorse (Yukon) in january:
Weather data for Whitehorse (Yukon) for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Whitehorse (Yukon). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) 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 Whitehorse (Yukon).