Alert weather in January (Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Alert during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Alert typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -33°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Alert in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about of snow are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alert climate page with graphs.

 

Alert, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -33°C  

Max Temperature -27°C  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 0 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 0%  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Alert in January?

Visitors traveling to Alert should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Alert.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Canada. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.