January weather forecast
Birchwood, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Birchwood, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19°F (-7.2°C) and 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Temperature

Birchwood's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 19°F (-7.2°C) and lows of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Birchwood is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Birchwood, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Birchwood, there are 147 rainfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Birchwood, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Birchwood, there are 57.9 snowfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Birchwood is 6h and 33min.
On the first day of January in Birchwood, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 5:01 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Birchwood is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Birchwood?

January, with an average high of 19°F (-7.2°C) and a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year in Birchwood, Alaska.

How cold is January in Birchwood?

The high-temperature, in January, in Birchwood, records 19°F (-7.2°C), while the low-temperature is 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Birchwood?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January in Birchwood?

In Birchwood, in January, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Birchwood in January?

In Birchwood, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Birchwood have in January?

In January, the average day length in Birchwood is 6h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Birchwood?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Birchwood, Alaska, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 5:01 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Birchwood have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Birchwood, Alaska, is 4.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Birchwood?

In Birchwood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Birchwood, AK

Average temperature in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 19°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Birchwood, AK

Average pressure in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.72"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Birchwood, AK

Average wind speed in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Birchwood, AK

Average humidity in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).

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Average rainfall in January
Birchwood, AK

Average rainfall in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Birchwood, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Birchwood, AK

Average snowfall in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Birchwood, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Birchwood, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Birchwood, AK

Average UV index in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Birchwood, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in January
Birchwood, AK

Average visibility in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).

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