Weather in Buttle Lake, Strathcona, Canada in January

Buttle Lake beach is not crowded at all in January, as it is the coldest month of the year in Strathcona. Temperatures are low, and there is often snowfall in the area. There are no public holidays or special events that draw crowds to the beach during this month.

The weather in January is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into February. The average maximum temperature in Buttle Lake in January is 5°C (41°F). The average maximum temperature is 5°C (40°F) in the previous month and 6°C (44°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Buttle Lake in January is 2°C (36°F). The average temperature is 2°C (36°F) in the previous month and 3°C (37°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Buttle Lake in January is 0°C (33°F). The minimum temperature is 0°C (32°F) in the previous month and -0°C (32°F) in the next month.

The days in January are marginally longer than the previous month and the days continue to get a bit longer into February. January has marginally more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise quickly into February. During January the average day light hours are 8.6 per day in Buttle Lake. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

The ultraviolet index in Buttle Lake in January is typically 1.1 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.