North Battleford Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in North Battleford

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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-11.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
-20.3°C
Avg Temp
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-15.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
20 mm
Avg Humidity
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96%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-17.8°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies💧Dry month💨Breezy💦Humid air

North Battleford January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in North Battleford, with average highs near -11.3°C and lows around -20.3°C (mean -15.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 20 mm of rainfall and 96% relative humidity across the period.

North Battleford January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in North Battleford. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in North Battleford was 2006 — when the month averaged -8°C — while the coldest was 1982 at -28.1°C. Typical January days reach -11.3°C with nights near -20.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-17.2°C→-14.3°C+2.9°C
Max Temp-12.3°C→-9.8°C+2.5°C
Min Temp-22.1°C→-18.9°C+3.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-29.0°C–-23.7°C2 yr (4%)
-23.7°C–-18.5°C3 yr (7%)
-18.5°C–-13.2°C29 yr (64%)
-13.2°C–-8.0°C11 yr (24%)

North Battleford January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in North Battleford, averaging 20 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2004 with 44 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 5 mm.

North Battleford January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in North Battleford during January averages 96%. The most humid January was 1983 at 98%, and the least humid was 2003 at 89%.

North Battleford January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 1.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in North Battleford. The sunniest Januarys were 1996 and 2009 at 1.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2024 at 0.9.

North Battleford January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in North Battleford during January is 3.3 m/s. The windiest January was 2014 at 4.2 m/s, while the calmest was 1995 at 2.6 m/s.

What January Feels Like in North Battleford

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How January Ranks in North Battleford

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore North Battleford Weather by Month

North Battleford January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-15.9°C-18.4°C-15.0°C-14.7°C-14.5°C+1.4°C
Avg High-11.1°C-14.0°C-10.6°C-10.1°C-10.1°C+1°C
Avg Low-20.6°C-22.7°C-19.3°C-19.3°C-19.0°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain19 mm21 mm20 mm19 mm19 mm0 mm

Extreme January Records in North Battleford

🔥Warmest January3.4°C2024
🧊Coldest January-44.0°C2004
🌧️Wettest January44 mm2004
🏜️Driest January5 mm1993
🌬️Windiest January4.2 m/s2014

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in North Battleford have risen by about 2.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -44°C (2004) to a record high of 3.4°C (2024).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 20 mm, with a wettest year of 44 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit North Battleford?

A quieter season to visit North Battleford

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting North Battleford. That said, January — with days averaging -11.3°C and nights around -20.3°C (mean -15.8°C) and low rainfall (20 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See North Battleford's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

North Battleford Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in North Battleford, with average highs near -11.3°C and lows around -20.3°C (mean -15.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 20 mm of rainfall and 96% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 20 mm of rainfall in North Battleford, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 44 mm (2004), and the driest just 5 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 96% and average wind speed is 3.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 2.9°C. Daytime highs moved from -12.3°C to -9.8°C and overnight lows from -22.1°C to -18.9°C over the same span.
January Weather in North Battleford, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-9.2°C-14.6°C-20.0°C1.5°C-37.4°C11 mm96%4.1 m/s1.2
2024-12.5°C-16.1°C-19.8°C3.4°C-40.1°C14 mm93%3.1 m/s0.9
2023-9.0°C-12.2°C-15.4°C1.6°C-27.1°C15 mm98%2.7 m/s1.2
2022-10.5°C-16.7°C-22.8°C1.1°C-40.8°C33 mm96%3.6 m/s1.2
2021-7.7°C-12.0°C-16.3°C1.4°C-38.7°C18 mm97%3.4 m/s1.3
2020-11.6°C-15.7°C-19.9°C-0.6°C-42.4°C21 mm96%3.2 m/s1.2
2019-10.8°C-16.2°C-21.6°C1.7°C-35.4°C28 mm96%3.5 m/s1.2
2018-11.5°C-15.9°C-20.3°C1.1°C-34.0°C14 mm96%3.4 m/s1.3
2017-8.5°C-12.4°C-16.2°C2.0°C-34.2°C16 mm94%3.3 m/s1.3
2016-9.8°C-13.9°C-18.0°C1.6°C-35.9°C25 mm96%3 m/s1.2
2015-9.6°C-14.3°C-18.9°C2.9°C-38.4°C15 mm95%3.5 m/s1.3
2014-10.1°C-16.3°C-22.5°C3.3°C-40.4°C16 mm95%4.2 m/s1.3
2013-11.9°C-16.8°C-21.7°C0.8°C-38.7°C27 mm97%3.2 m/s1.3
2012-7.4°C-11.3°C-15.2°C2.6°C-34.7°C11 mm90%3.9 m/s1
2011-12.2°C-16.6°C-21.1°C1.5°C-37.0°C25 mm96%3.1 m/s1.3
2010-9.7°C-13.4°C-17.1°C0.8°C-31.0°C10 mm95%3.2 m/s1.2
2009-13.3°C-18.0°C-22.6°C1.8°C-40.7°C26 mm96%3.5 m/s1.4
2008-11.9°C-17.1°C-22.4°C1.0°C-43.5°C16 mm97%3.2 m/s1.3
2007-8.1°C-12.7°C-17.3°C1.8°C-36.9°C24 mm96%4 m/s1.3
2006 🔥-4.5°C-8.0°C-11.5°C3.0°C-24.7°C12 mm94%3.2 m/s1
2005-13.3°C-18.4°C-23.5°C1.8°C-40.9°C24 mm97%3.3 m/s1.2
2004 🌧️-15.9°C-19.9°C-23.9°C-1.7°C-44.0°C44 mm95%3.4 m/s1.2
2003-11.3°C-15.2°C-19.2°C3.3°C-31.2°C17 mm89%3.2 m/s1.1
2002-10.2°C-14.1°C-18.1°C2.2°C-30.7°C10 mm92%3.1 m/s1.2
2001-4.7°C-8.8°C-13.0°C1.7°C-22.4°C8 mm96%3.2 m/s1.3
2000-13.3°C-17.5°C-21.6°C-1.0°C-31.9°C23 mm96%2.9 m/s1.3
1999-13.7°C-17.7°C-21.6°C-0.1°C-36.8°C33 mm97%3.1 m/s1.2
1998-15.2°C-18.5°C-21.7°C-2.3°C-34.0°C29 mm93%3.2 m/s1.3
1997-16.3°C-21.7°C-27.2°C0.5°C-41.9°C24 mm97%3.5 m/s1.1
1996-19.0°C-23.8°C-28.5°C1.6°C-41.7°C11 mm97%2.8 m/s1.4
1995-13.5°C-17.0°C-20.5°C0.9°C-32.6°C16 mm97%2.6 m/s1.3
1994-18.5°C-22.6°C-26.7°C-4.6°C-41.0°C32 mm96%3 m/s1.1
1993-13.8°C-18.5°C-23.1°C2.6°C-39.5°C5 mm97%3.1 m/s1.2
1992-6.3°C-10.9°C-15.5°C1.4°C-29.7°C30 mm97%3.1 m/s1.2
1991-13.4°C-18.0°C-22.6°C1.3°C-40.5°C9 mm97%3.7 m/s1.1
1990-10.3°C-15.2°C-20.1°C0.3°C-42.3°C24 mm97%3.3 m/s1.2
1989-10.2°C-15.3°C-20.5°C1.2°C-39.4°C20 mm96%3.4 m/s1
1988-12.7°C-17.4°C-22.1°C-0.5°C-39.1°C17 mm94%3.5 m/s1
1987-7.6°C-11.9°C-16.2°C0.6°C-28.4°C17 mm98%3.5 m/s1.3
1986-7.9°C-12.3°C-16.6°C1.8°C-29.8°C28 mm96%3.6 m/s1.1
1985-11.1°C-17.0°C-22.8°C0.9°C-42.5°C17 mm96%3.6 m/s1.2
1984-10.0°C-14.7°C-19.4°C1.7°C-36.2°C16 mm96%3.9 m/s1.2
1983-10.9°C-15.1°C-19.4°C-0.8°C-35.1°C15 mm98%2.9 m/s—
1982 ❄️-22.0°C-28.1°C-34.3°C0.2°C-41.2°C17 mm96%3.1 m/s—
1981-7.3°C-10.9°C-14.4°C0.6°C-25.9°C24 mm96%2.8 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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North Battleford January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in North Battleford in January?▼

The average high in January is around -11.3°C with lows near -20.3°C (mean -15.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in North Battleford in January?▼

January averages 20 mm of rainfall in North Battleford, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 44 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest January on record in North Battleford?▼

The hottest January reached 3.4°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to -44°C in 2004.

Has January in North Battleford gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 2.9°C. Daytime highs moved from -12.3°C to -9.8°C and overnight lows from -22.1°C to -18.9°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit North Battleford?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in North Battleford and one of the drier months, so plan for around -11.3°C daytime highs and -20.3°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in North Battleford?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in North Battleford, averaging -15.8°C.

What should I pack for North Battleford in January?▼

For January in North Battleford, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -11.3°C and lows of -20.3°C.

Is North Battleford humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 96% — quite humid.

How windy is North Battleford in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 4.2 m/s (2014).

Which January had the most rainfall in North Battleford?▼

The wettest January on record was 2004 with 44 mm. On average, January sees 20 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in North Battleford behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.