January weather forecast
Nuiqsut, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Nuiqsut, Alaska, is another dangerously cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between -7.1°F (-21.7°C) and -16.8°F (-27.1°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of -7.1°F (-21.7°C) and an average low of -16.8°F (-27.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Nuiqsut. In January, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout January, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. In Nuiqsut, during the entire year, snow falls for 124.7 days and aggregates up to 17.99" (457mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Nuiqsut is 1h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:58 am and sunset at 3:36 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 0.8h.

UV index

In Nuiqsut, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of -7.1°F (-21.7°C) and an average low-temperature of -16.8°F (-27.1°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Nuiqsut, records -7.1°F (-21.7°C), while the low-temperature is -16.8°F (-27.1°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 93%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically collects 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 1.2 days. Throughout January, 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Nuiqsut, in January, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Nuiqsut, the average day length in January is 1h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:58 am and sunset at 3:36 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 0.8h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Nuiqsut, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average temperature in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -7.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -16.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average pressure in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average wind speed in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average humidity in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average rainfall in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average snowfall in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.19").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 1h and 3min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 0h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average UV index in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Nuiqsut, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Nuiqsut, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in January
Nuiqsut, AK

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, November and December (4mi).

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