January weather forecast
Primrose, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Primrose, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and an average low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.8 rainfall days, and 46.1" (1171mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In January, it is snowing for 17.7 days. Throughout January, 17.09" (434mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.2 snowfall days, and 116.38" (2956mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Primrose, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:02 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.9h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Primrose witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and a low-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Primrose, in January, during 10.3 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Primrose, during January, snow falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 17.09" (434mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Primrose have in January?

In Primrose, the average day length in January is 6h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:02 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Primrose, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Primrose, AK

Average temperature in January - Primrose, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (58.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Primrose, AK

Average pressure in January - Primrose, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.66"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.62"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Primrose, AK

Average wind speed in January - Primrose, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Primrose, AK

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Primrose, AK

Average rainfall in January - Primrose, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Primrose, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Primrose, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Primrose, AK

Average snowfall in January - Primrose, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 17.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (24.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Primrose, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Primrose, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Primrose, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Primrose, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Primrose, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7 days).

Average UV index in January
Primrose, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Primrose, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Primrose, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in January
Primrose, AK

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

The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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