January weather forecast
Barrow, AK

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Weather in January

A fresh start to the year in Barrow, Alaska brings with it one of the coldest months. Sub-zero temperatures dominate, reaching a maximum of -3.3°F (-19.6°C) and sinking to lows of -11.2°F (-24°C). Unsurprisingly, a heavy blanket of snow tends to cover the city, aided by frequent snowfall. The sun rarely shows itself this month, lending to the overall chill. A tangible drop in temperature is felt from December, offering a somewhat harsher landscape.

Temperature

Barrow witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of -3.3°F (-19.6°C) and a low of -11.2°F (-24°C).

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Barrow, Alaska, are January through December. In Barrow, during January, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 125.6 snowfall days, and 17.13" (435mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

January through June and December, with an average ocean temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Barrow.
Note: Regarding swimming, this is extremely cold, hazardous, and can lead to death. Hypothermia sets in rapidly without the protection of insulating waterproof gear.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 0h and 51min.
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 11:43 am and sunset at 3:37 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 0.5h.

UV index

January through March, May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Barrow. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. 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 time of the year is the coldest in Barrow?

January, with its high-temperature average of -3.3°F (-19.6°C) and a low-temperature average of -11.2°F (-24°C), is the coldest month in Barrow, Alaska.

How cold is January in Barrow?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Barrow, Alaska, are -3.3°F (-19.6°C) and -11.2°F (-24°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Barrow?

The months with the highest humidity in Barrow are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

What is the average humidity in January in Barrow?

In January, the average relative humidity is 95%.

What is the driest month in Barrow?

The month with the least rainfall in Barrow is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Barrow?

In Barrow, Alaska, during January, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Barrow in January?

In Barrow, Alaska, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

When is the ocean coldest in Barrow?

The months with the coldest seawater are January through June and December, with an average ocean temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the ocean temperature in January in Barrow?

In Barrow, Alaska, the average seawater temperature in January is 28.4°F (-2°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

How many hours of daylight does Barrow have in January?

In Barrow, Alaska, the average day length in January is 0h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Barrow?

On the first day of January in Barrow, Alaska, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:43 am and sunset at 3:37 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Barrow?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Barrow, Alaska, is 0.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Barrow?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Barrow?

In Barrow, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
0°F -17.8°C
-3.3°F -19.6°C
-1.8°F -18.8°C
Average low temperature
-7.1°F -21.7°C
-11.2°F -24°C
-10.8°F -23.8°C
Average pressure
30.03" 763mmHg
30.09" 764mmHg
30.07" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
12.1mph 19.5km/h
12mph 19.3km/h
12.7mph 20.4km/h
Average max. wind speed
12.6mph 20.3km/h
12.4mph 20km/h
13.3mph 21.4km/h
Average wind speed gusts
19.3mph 31.1km/h
19.9mph 32km/h
20.8mph 33.5km/h
Average humidity
95%
95%
95%
Average rainfall
0.31" 8mm
0.2" 5mm
0.39" 10mm
Average rainfall days
0.6
1
0.8
Average snowfall
1.73" 44mm
0.87" 22mm
1.54" 39mm
Average snowfall days
15.1
11.3
12
Average sea temperature
28°F -2.2°C
28°F -2.2°C
28°F -2.2°C
Average daylight
0h 0min
0h 5min
6h 5min
Average sunshine
0h 2min
0h 3min
1h 2min
Average sunshine days
16.5
19.6
15
Average UV index
1
1
1
Average cloud cover
84%
76%
83%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
4mi 6.4km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Barrow, AK

Average temperature in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -3.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (43.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -11.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (37°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Barrow, AK

Average pressure in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Barrow, AK

Average wind speed in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 12mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Barrow, AK

Average humidity in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (82%).

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Average rainfall in January
Barrow, AK

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in January
Barrow, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Barrow, AK

Average snowfall in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.15").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").

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Average snowfall days in January
Barrow, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Barrow, AK

Average sea temperature in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average sea temperature in January: 28°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (36°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (28°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 0h and 5min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The months with the shortest days are June, July and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 0h and 3min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Barrow, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Barrow, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are April, June, July and September (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, May, August, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Barrow, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Barrow, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in January
Barrow, AK

Average visibility in January - Barrow, 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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