Smoky Lake weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Smoky Lake this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Smoky Lake usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -18°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Smoky Lake in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see snowfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Smoky Lake. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Smoky Lake, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -18°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Canada in January

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Smoky Lake 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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