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Leduc Weather in January

Leduc in January

The short of it: Leduc in January averages a high of -6 °C (21 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 8 h 2 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 -6° · low -17° · rain 22 mm · daylight 8 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Leduc an average January high of -6°, a low of -17° and some 22 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Leduc: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -17°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 2 min in mid-January, 30 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, Leduc runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Beaumont, 13 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Leduc, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 2 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BeaumontAlberta13 km NE-7°-17°22 mm
AllardAlberta15 km N-7°-17°22 mm
DevonAlberta16 km NW-7°-18°21 mm
RutherfordAlberta17 km N-7°-17°22 mm
SummersideAlberta18 km NNE-7°-17°22 mm
MacEwanAlberta18 km N-7°-17°22 mm
AmblesideAlberta18 km N-7°-17°22 mm
EllerslieAlberta19 km NNE-7°-17°22 mm

The Almanac · Leduc 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 Leduc: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -17°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Leduc by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-17°22 mm11 km/h8 h 2 min✦✦
February-4°-15°14 mm12 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
March1°-10°19 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-3°32 mm14 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
May17°3°50 mm13 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
June21°8°85 mm12 km/h16 h 57 min✦✦✦
July23°10°96 mm10 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦
August23°9°59 mm10 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°38 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-2°22 mm12 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-9°22 mm12 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦
December-5°-15°15 mm12 km/h7 h 32 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Leduc in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Leduc in January?

Days average -6 °C (21 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Leduc: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -17°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Leduc?

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

How long are the days in Leduc in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 32 min in December to 16 h 57 min in June.

Does it snow in Leduc in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Leduc in January?

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

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