January weather forecast
Cape Nome, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Cape Nome, Alaska, is an extremely cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.7°F (-16.3°C) and 10.4°F (-12°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) and a minimum temperature of 2.7°F (-16.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Cape Nome is 88%.

Rainfall

In Cape Nome, in January, during 1.4 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 81.6 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Cape Nome. In Cape Nome, during January, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cape Nome, there are 65.1 snowfall days, and 25" (635mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cape Nome, the average length of the day in January is 5h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Cape Nome, Alaska, sunrise is at 11:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:45 am and sunset at 5:41 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Cape Nome is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Cape Nome?

In Cape Nome, Alaska, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 10.4°F (-12°C) and a low of 2.7°F (-16.3°C).

How cold is January in Cape Nome?

The high-temperature in Cape Nome, Alaska, during January is 10.4°F (-12°C) and the low-temperature is 2.7°F (-16.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Cape Nome?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January in Cape Nome?

In Cape Nome, in January, during 1.4 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Cape Nome?

In Cape Nome, Alaska, during January, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Cape Nome?

In Cape Nome, the average day length in January is 5h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Cape Nome?

On the first day of January in Cape Nome, Alaska, sunrise is at 11:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:45 am and sunset at 5:41 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Cape Nome?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Cape Nome, Alaska, is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cape Nome?

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Cape Nome, Alaska.

What is the UV index reading in January in Cape Nome?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Cape Nome, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average temperature in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 10.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average pressure in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.84"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average wind speed in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average humidity in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average rainfall in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average snowfall in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Cape Nome, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average UV index in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average visibility in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).

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