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

Cloudy

28%

Snow showers

22%

Partly Cloudy

6%

Weather at 12pm
-5°F

Cloudy

34%

Snow showers

18%

Partly Cloudy

6%

Weather at 6pm
-7°F

Cloudy

30%

Snow showers

18%

Partly Cloudy

7%

Weather at 3am
-7°F

Snow showers

44%

Fog

30%

Cloudy

19%

Partly Cloudy

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:

01-01-2024
Cloudy
-4°F to 9°F
02-01-2024
Overcast
-9°F to -2°F
03-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
-23°F to -7°F
04-01-2024
Freezing fog
-38°F to -18°F
05-01-2024
Mist
-27°F to -20°F
06-01-2024
Freezing fog
-29°F to -25°F
07-01-2024
Freezing fog
-32°F to -20°F
08-01-2024
Freezing fog
-25°F to -22°F
09-01-2024
Freezing fog
-34°F to -27°F
10-01-2024
Light snow
-23°F to -20°F
11-01-2024
Freezing fog
-38°F to -27°F
12-01-2024
Light snow
-36°F to -23°F
13-01-2024
Freezing fog
-32°F to -25°F
14-01-2024
Freezing fog
-38°F to -27°F
15-01-2024
Freezing fog
-34°F to -16°F
16-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
-23°F to -11°F
17-01-2024
Freezing fog
-11°F to 4°F
18-01-2024
Freezing fog
-20°F to -11°F
19-01-2024
Freezing fog
-18°F to -11°F
20-01-2024
Light snow
-16°F to -4°F
21-01-2024
Cloudy
-23°F to -11°F
22-01-2024
Light snow
-38°F to -9°F
23-01-2024
Overcast
-9°F to -7°F
24-01-2024
Overcast
-27°F to -7°F
25-01-2024
Moderate snow
-9°F to 2°F
26-01-2024
Overcast
-13°F to -5°F
27-01-2024
Heavy snow
-5°F to 4°F
28-01-2024
Freezing fog
4°F to 13°F
29-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
9°F to 34°F
30-01-2024
Light freezing rain
20°F to 25°F
31-01-2024
Mist
2°F to 20°F

Map: other cities in Canada in january

Cities near Yellowknife:

Kugluktuk in januaryvery bad weather
Fort Nelson in januaryvery bad weather
Fort McMurray in januaryvery bad weather
Norman Wells in januaryvery bad weather
Fort St. John in januaryvery bad weather
Grande Prairie in januaryvery bad weather
Cold Lake in januaryvery bad weather
Edmonton in januaryvery bad weather
Lloydminster in januaryvery bad weather
Prince George in januaryvery bad weather
Jasper National Park in januaryvery bad weather
Gjoa Haven in januaryvery bad weather
Canada in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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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.


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