CanadaThe weather in January in Yukon
It's cold in January in Yukon with an average temperature of -9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -15°C to a high of -2°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -22°C and -7°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Yukon, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 9°C in 2014, Yukon reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -37°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -46°C to a highest value of 5°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 90 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 19 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Yukon
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Yukon. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Yukon | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | -9°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | -2°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 19 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 11 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Yukon with really cold temps, averaging around -12°C during the day and nights dipping to about -19°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around -7°C, with nights around -13°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Yukon is around -6°C, while nighttime temps are about -12°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Yukon, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Yukon
Temperature in January in Yukon over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Yukon, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Yukon
Total precipitation in January in Yukon over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Yukon
Snowfall in January in Yukon per year
Daily UV index in January in Yukon
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Yukon, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Yukon by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yukon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.