Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January, marked by an average high-temperature of -1.8°F (-18.8°C) and a low-temperature of -10.3°F (-23.5°C), is the coldest month.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through December. In Wainwright, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Wainwright, during the entire year, snow falls for 134.6 days and aggregates up to 19.88" (505mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 1h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 11:42 am and sunset at 4:04 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In Wainwright, the average sunshine in January is 0.7h.UV index
January through March, September 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average high temperature in January: -1.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: -10.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Wainwright, 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
Wainwright, AK
- Average wind speed in January: 11.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average humidity in January: 94%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).
Average rainfall in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average rainfall in January: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average rainfall days in January: 0.9 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average snowfall in January: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.43").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").
Average snowfall days in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.9 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average daylight in January: 1h and 1min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 0h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average cloud cover in January: 74
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in January
Wainwright, AK
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (4mi).
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