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Strathcona Weather in January

Strathcona in January

The short of it: Strathcona in January averages a high of -7 °C (19 °F) and a low of -16 °C (3 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 8 h 0 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 -7° · low -16° · rain 22 mm · daylight 8 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give Strathcona an average January high of -7°, a low of -16° and some 22 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Strathcona: highs scarcely reach -7°, nights fall to -16°. 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 0 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Strathcona runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Garneau, 2 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

January in Strathcona, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 0 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GarneauAlberta2 km W-8°-16°21 mm
Queen AlexandraAlberta2 km SW-8°-16°21 mm
DowntownAlberta2 km NNW-7°-16°22 mm
Boyle StreetAlberta3 km N-7°-16°22 mm
EdmontonAlberta3 km NNE-7°-16°22 mm
WîhkwêntôwinAlberta4 km NW-8°-16°22 mm
OttewellAlberta4 km ENE-7°-16°22 mm
Central McDougallAlberta4 km NNW-7°-16°22 mm

The Almanac · Strathcona 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 Strathcona: highs scarcely reach -7°, nights fall to -16°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Strathcona by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°22 mm11 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦
February-4°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March1°-9°17 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-2°29 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°4°46 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°84 mm11 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm10 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
August23°11°57 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°34 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°20 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°21 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-5°-14°16 mm11 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Strathcona in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Strathcona in January?

Days average -7 °C (19 °F) and nights -16 °C (3 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Strathcona: highs scarcely reach -7°, nights fall to -16°. 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 Strathcona?

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

How long are the days in Strathcona in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 29 min in December to 17 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Strathcona in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Strathcona in January?

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

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