January weather forecastArctic Village, AK
January
Weather in January
January in Arctic Village, Alaska, is a dangerously cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -18°F (-27.8°C) and -5.6°F (-20.9°C).Temperature
The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of -5.6°F (-20.9°C) and a low of -18°F (-27.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 88%.Rainfall
In Arctic Village, in January, during 2.2 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.6 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Arctic Village, in January, during 10.5 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.1 snowfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 3h and 11min.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 10:04 am and sunset at 3:46 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 2.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average high temperature in January: -5.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: -18°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18°F).
Average pressure in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average pressure in January: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.8"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average wind speed in January: 4.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (3.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average humidity in January: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is April (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).
Average rainfall in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average rainfall in January: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.2").
Average rainfall days in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average snowfall in January: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (4.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (15.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average daylight in January: 3h and 12min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average cloud cover in January: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are April, September and October (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in January
Arctic Village, AK
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (4mi).
