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Weather in Northwest Territories for January 2026

Your guide to Northwest Territories weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Northwest Territories typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 7 snowy days.
    According to Northwest Territories snow forecast for January 2026, 3 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Thursday, 29 January.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Northwest Territories has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -20 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0 °C).

  • The forecast for the next days in Northwest Territories predicts a temperature of -14.8 °C, which is cooler than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Northwest Territories at the beginning of January is -24 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of -13 °C by the end of January.

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Average dry days
24
Dry days
Average rainy days
0
Rainy days
Average snowy days
7
Snow days
Average temperatures
-13°/-35°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
95 %
Avg humidity

Northwest Territories Weather January

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

Temperatures trend during January in Northwest Territories

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January weather in Northwest Territories day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Mist
Mist
 -20° /-30° 0.3 mm 0 cm
2 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -26° /-32° 0 mm 0 cm
3 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -24° /-34° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
4 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -27° /-37° 0 mm 0 cm
5 Jan. Mist
Mist
 -26° /-34° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -24° /-33° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
7 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -21° /-29° 0.1 mm 0 cm
8 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -23° /-30° 0.2 mm 0 cm
9 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -27° /-33° 0.1 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -20° /-29° 2.1 mm 1.3 cm
11 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -24° /-31° 0 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -20° /-29° 1.1 mm 0.8 cm
13 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -18° /-26° 0.5 mm 0.4 cm
14 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -14° /-26° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
15 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -15° /-29° 0.1 mm 0 cm
16 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -20° /-31° 0 mm 0 cm
17 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -19° /-31° 0.8 mm 0.6 cm
18 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -26° /-34° 0 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -21° /-31° 0.9 mm 0.4 cm
20 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -14° /-28° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
21 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -16° /-28° 0.7 mm 0.5 cm
22 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -19° /-35° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
23 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -16° /-26° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
24 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -14° /-30° 1 mm 0.7 cm
25 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -10° /-24° 0.9 mm 0.7 cm
26 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -15° /-25° 0 mm 0 cm
27 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -16° /-23° 2.4 mm 1.8 cm
28 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -18° /-24° 0 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -10° /-15° 2.4 mm 1.8 cm
30 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -12° /-16° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
31 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -10° /-22° 2.8 mm 1.9 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Northwest Territories in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Northwest Territories during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -13° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Northwest Territories during January?

In January, Northwest Territories can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 20.1 mm across approximately 0 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Northwest Territories in January 2026?

Northwest Territories experiences an average snowfall of 11.6 cm during January, occurring over 7 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Northwest Territories during January?

The average wind speed in Northwest Territories during January is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Northwest Territories snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Northwest Territories’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Northwest Territories sees 7 snowy days during January, with approximately 11.6 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Northwest Territories

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