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Westlock weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

What's the typical weather in Westlock for January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Westlock includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -17°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Westlock in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience snowfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 100 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Westlock. June, July and August typically offer 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 Westlock climate page with graphs.

 

Westlock, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 24 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 100 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
* Data from: Edmonton, Canada (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

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

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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 Westlock 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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