January weather forecast
Arctic Village, AK

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Weather in January

January is a life-threatening cold winter month in Arctic Village, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between -18°F (-27.8°C) and -5.6°F (-20.9°C).

Temperature

Arctic Village witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging 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, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Arctic Village, 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. In Arctic Village, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 103.1 days and aggregates up to 26.02" (661mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Arctic Village, the average length of the day in January 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, in Arctic Village, sunrise is at 10:04 am and sunset at 3:46 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.3h.

UV index

January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Arctic Village?

In Arctic Village, Alaska, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of -5.6°F (-20.9°C) and a low of -18°F (-27.8°C).

How cold is it in Arctic Village in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Arctic Village during January are -5.6°F (-20.9°C) and -18°F (-27.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Arctic Village?

In January, the average relative humidity in Arctic Village, Alaska, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Arctic Village in January?

In Arctic Village, during January, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Arctic Village in January?

In Arctic Village, Alaska, during January, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Arctic Village?

In Arctic Village, the average day length in January is 3h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Arctic Village?

On the first day of January in Arctic Village, Alaska, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:04 am and sunset at 3:46 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Arctic Village?

The average sunshine duration in January in Arctic Village is 2.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Arctic Village?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Arctic Village?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Arctic Village, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Arctic Village, AK

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).

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Average pressure in January
Arctic Village, AK

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Arctic Village, AK

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).

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Average humidity in January
Arctic Village, AK

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Arctic Village, AK

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Arctic Village, AK

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Arctic Village, AK

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Arctic Village, AK

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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Arctic Village, AK

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

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Arctic Village, AK

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).

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Average UV index in January
Arctic Village, AK

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Arctic Village, AK

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).

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Average visibility in January
Arctic Village, AK

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).

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