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Grande Cache Weather in January

Grande Cache in January

The short of it: Grande Cache in January averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 7 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -10° · rain 28 mm · daylight 7 h 56 min

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

January in Grande Cache brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -10°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about -1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 56 min in mid-January, 31 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Grande Cache runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. McBride, 94 km to the SW, is 3° cooler by day.

January in Grande Cache, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 56 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
McBrideBritish Columbia94 km SW-3°-11°62 mm
HintonAlberta115 km ESE-3°-14°24 mm
ValemountBritish Columbia117 km S-3°-11°64 mm
JasperAlberta132 km SSE-4°-13°26 mm
WedgewoodAlberta140 km N-7°-17°34 mm
WembleyAlberta141 km N-7°-16°32 mm
Grande PrairieAlberta144 km N-8°-18°34 mm
BeaverlodgeAlberta150 km N-7°-16°28 mm
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The Almanac · Grande Cache 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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Much like December: highs about -1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Grande Cache by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-10°28 mm7 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦
February0°-11°25 mm7 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦
March3°-8°31 mm9 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April9°-3°24 mm9 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
May14°2°52 mm9 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦
June18°5°68 mm9 km/h17 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
July21°7°88 mm8 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦
August20°6°65 mm8 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
September15°3°51 mm8 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
October8°-2°40 mm8 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦
November2°-7°37 mm8 km/h8 h 26 min✦✦
December-2°-11°24 mm7 km/h7 h 25 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Grande Cache in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Grande Cache in January?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about -1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Grande Cache?

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

How long are the days in Grande Cache in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 25 min in December to 17 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Grande Cache in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Grande Cache in January?

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

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