January weather forecast
Bettles, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a polar cold winter month in Bettles, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max -2.7°F (-19.3°C) and min -13.5°F (-25.3°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of -2.7°F (-19.3°C) and a low-temperature average of -13.5°F (-25.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Bettles is January, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bettles, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.7 days and aggregates up to 35.59" (904mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Bettles is 4h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:59 am and sunset at 2:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 10:14 am and sunset at 4:24 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of -2.7°F (-19.3°C) and a low of -13.5°F (-25.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Bettles, records -2.7°F (-19.3°C), while the low-temperature is -13.5°F (-25.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Bettles, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Bettles, in January, during 1.3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Bettles, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 4h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:59 am and sunset at 2:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:14 am and sunset at 4:24 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Bettles, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Bettles?

January, March, April, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bettles, AK

Average temperature in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -2.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (68.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Bettles, AK

Average pressure in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bettles, AK

Average wind speed in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Bettles, AK

Average humidity in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Bettles, AK

Average rainfall in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Bettles, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bettles, AK

Average snowfall in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bettles, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bettles, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bettles, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Bettles, AK

Average UV index in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, September, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Bettles, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Bettles, AK

Average visibility in January - Bettles, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (3mi).

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