Yellowknife in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yellowknife in january 2025
The weather in Yellowknife in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 235.7cm
Weather at 6am
-7°F
Fog
43% of time
28%
22%
6%
Weather at 12pm
-5°F
Fog
41% of time
34%
18%
6%
Weather at 6pm
-7°F
Fog
44% of time
30%
18%
7%
Weather at 3am
-7°F
44%
30%
19%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yellowknife in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yellowknife in january.
The climate of Yellowknife in january is very bad
the weather in Yellowknife in january is rather dry (with 0.9in of rainfall over 1 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in december there is an average of 1in of precipitation over 1 days.
The climate is quite cold here this month. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to -0°F. The seasonal minimum is -9°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Yellowknife is -5°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Yellowknife in january with a maximum record of 34°F in 2009 and a minimum record of -38°F in 2013.
On average, in Yellowknife, the days of january last 06:04. The sun rises at 09:46 and sets at 15:50.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yellowknife in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | -5°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | -0°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | -9°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 34°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -38°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -23°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.4in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 235.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 99% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.22km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 87% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:50 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:04 | ||||
| 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 Yellowknife in january 2024:
-4°F to 9°F
-9°F to -2°F
-23°F to -7°F
-38°F to -18°F
-27°F to -20°F
-29°F to -25°F
-32°F to -20°F
-25°F to -22°F
-34°F to -27°F
-23°F to -20°F
-38°F to -27°F
-36°F to -23°F
-32°F to -25°F
-38°F to -27°F
-34°F to -16°F
-23°F to -11°F
-11°F to 4°F
-20°F to -11°F
-18°F to -11°F
-16°F to -4°F
-23°F to -11°F
-38°F to -9°F
-9°F to -7°F
-27°F to -7°F
-9°F to 2°F
-13°F to -5°F
-5°F to 4°F
4°F to 13°F
9°F to 34°F
20°F to 25°F
2°F to 20°F
Map: other cities in Canada in january
Cities near Yellowknife:
| Kugluktuk in january | very bad weather |
| Fort Nelson in january | very bad weather |
| Fort McMurray in january | very bad weather |
| Norman Wells in january | very bad weather |
| Fort St. John in january | very bad weather |
| Grande Prairie in january | very bad weather |
| Cold Lake in january | very bad weather |
| Edmonton in january | very bad weather |
| Lloydminster in january | very bad weather |
| Prince George in january | very bad weather |
| Jasper National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Gjoa Haven in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Yellowknife
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Weather data for Yellowknife in january:
Weather data for Yellowknife for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yellowknife. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife.