January Rainfall and Precipitation in Alberta
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Alberta, Canada in January.
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Best Places to Visit in Alberta in January
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Popular cities in Alberta
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Regions and islands in Canada
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- Alberta Badlands
- Anticosti Island
- Banff National Park
- Bay of Fundy
- British Columbia
- Charlevoix
- Cortes Island
- Eastern Townships
- Gabriola Island
- Galiano Island
- Gaspé Peninsula
- Grand Manan Island
- Gros Morne National Park
- Ile d'Orleans
- Kootenay National Park
- Laurentians
- Magdalen Islands
- Manitoba
- Manitoulin Island
- Mayne Island
- Muskoka District
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Okanagan Valley
- Ontario
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
- Prince Edward Island
- Quadra Island
- Quebec
- Rideau Lakes
- Salt Spring Island
- Saskatchewan
- Thousand Islands National Park
- Vancouver island
- Yukon
Alberta precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snowfall does Alberta, Canada receive in January?
In January, Calgary typically receives modest snowfall, around 17 mm (0.7 in), making this a relatively dry month.
How many days does it rain in Alberta, Canada in January?
On average, Calgary has about 8 days days of rain in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Alberta, Canada?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Alberta, Canada, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in Alberta, Canada?
In our database, Waterton Park stands out as having an average snowfall level of 102 mm (4 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in January in Alberta, Canada?
In our records, High River stands out as the driest city in Alberta, Canada for January, averaging just 15 mm (0.6 in).
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