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Weather in Fort McMurray for January 2026

Your guide to Fort McMurray weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Fort McMurray in January is quite snowy, averaging 12 snowy days.
    According to Fort McMurray snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Saturday, 31 January.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Fort McMurray has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -10.2 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0 °C).

  • The forecast for the next days in Fort McMurray predicts a temperature of -8.7 °C, which is cooler than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Fort McMurray at the beginning of January is -13.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of -5.9 °C by the end of January.

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Average dry days
19
Dry days
Average rainy days
0
Rainy days
Average snowy days
12
Snow days
Average temperatures
-10°/-18°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
11 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
87 %
Avg humidity

Fort McMurray Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light snow
-12°
2
Overcast
-17°
3
Heavy snow
-16°
4
Heavy snow
-14°
5
Moderate snow
-15°
6
Freezing fog
-12°
7
Moderate snow
-8°
8
Moderate snow
-7°
9
Freezing fog
-13°
10
Light freezing rain
-10°
11
Cloudy
-10°
12
Overcast
-11°
13
Light freezing rain
-9°
14
Overcast
-7°
15
Overcast
-6°
16
Light freezing rain
-10°
17
Overcast
-8°
18
Overcast
-14°
19
Overcast
-12°
20
Overcast
-8°
21
Overcast
-8°
22
Light freezing rain
-11°
23
Patchy moderate snow
-10°
24
Light freezing rain
-7°
25
Overcast
-6°
26
Light freezing rain
-5°
27
Partly cloudy
-6°
28
Cloudy
-11°
29
Overcast
-9°
30
Mist
-4°
31
Moderate snow
0°

Temperatures trend during January in Fort McMurray

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January weather in Fort McMurray day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -12° /-19° 0.1 mm 0 cm
2 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -17° /-22° 0 mm 0 cm
3 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -16° /-22° 1.4 mm 1.2 cm
4 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -14° /-20° 1.9 mm 1.4 cm
5 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -15° /-23° 2.3 mm 1.7 cm
6 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -12° /-24° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -8° /-17° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
8 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -7° /-19° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
9 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -13° /-20° 0 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -10° /-21° 5.4 mm 3.9 cm
11 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -10° /-17° 0 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -11° /-18° 2.1 mm 0.3 cm
13 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -9° /-16° 0.6 mm 0 cm
14 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-15° 0.2 mm 0 cm
15 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
16 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -10° /-18° 9.9 mm 6.5 cm
17 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -8° /-19° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
18 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -14° /-23° 0 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -12° /-21° 0 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -8° /-19° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
21 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -8° /-17° 0 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -11° /-20° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
23 Jan. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -10° /-19° 3.4 mm 2.2 cm
24 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -7° /-18° 0.2 mm 0 cm
25 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-15° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
26 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -5° /-15° 0.9 mm 0.3 cm
27 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -6° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
28 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -11° /-19° 0 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -9° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Mist
Mist
 -4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 0° /-13° 2.2 mm 1.6 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Fort McMurray in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Fort McMurray forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Fort McMurray in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Fort McMurray during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -10° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Fort McMurray during January?

In January, Fort McMurray can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 35.4 mm across approximately 0 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Fort McMurray in January 2026?

Fort McMurray experiences an average snowfall of 23.1067 cm during January, occurring over 12 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Fort McMurray during January?

The average wind speed in Fort McMurray during January is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Fort McMurray snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Fort McMurray’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Fort McMurray sees 12 snowy days during January, with approximately 23.1 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Fort McMurray

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Fort McMurrays January weather 💧

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