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Edgemont Weather in January

Edgemont in January

The short of it: Edgemont in January averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 8 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -14° · rain 10 mm · daylight 8 h 22 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & August

January in Edgemont brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -14°, with about 10 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Edgemont: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -14°. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 22 min in mid-January, 27 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Edgemont runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Hawkwood, 2 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Edgemont, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 22 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HawkwoodAlberta2 km WNW-2°-14°11 mm
CitadelAlberta3 km NW-2°-14°11 mm
Hidden ValleyAlberta4 km NE-2°-14°10 mm
VarsityAlberta4 km S-2°-14°10 mm
Arbour LakeAlberta4 km WNW-2°-14°11 mm
EvanstonAlberta5 km NNE-2°-14°10 mm
Beddington HeightsAlberta5 km E-2°-14°10 mm
BownessAlberta5 km SSW-2°-14°10 mm
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The Almanac · Edgemont Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Edgemont: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -14°. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Edgemont by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-14°10 mm13 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
February0°-13°11 mm12 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
March3°-9°19 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April10°-4°31 mm14 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May16°2°57 mm14 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
June19°6°102 mm13 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
July24°9°60 mm12 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August23°8°65 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°41 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°18 mm13 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-9°15 mm14 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦
December-1°-13°11 mm13 km/h7 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Edgemont in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Edgemont in January?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Edgemont: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -14°. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Edgemont?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Edgemont in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 55 min in December to 16 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Edgemont in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Edgemont in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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