January weather forecast
Central, AK

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Weather in January

January in Central, Alaska, is a dangerously cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min -18.9°F (-28.3°C) and max -6°F (-21.1°C).

Temperature

In Central, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of -6°F (-21.1°C) and a low of -18.9°F (-28.3°C).

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 96%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In January, in Central, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Central, there are 102.7 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 5h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 2:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:34 am and sunset at 4:10 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Central, the average sunshine in January is 2.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Central?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of -6°F (-21.1°C) and an average low-temperature of -18.9°F (-28.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is it in Central in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Central, is -6°F (-21.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to -18.9°F (-28.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Central?

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 96%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Central?

In January, the average relative humidity is 96%.

How much does it rain in Central in January?

In January, in Central, Alaska, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Central?

In Central, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Central have in January?

In Central, the average day length in January is 5h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Central?

On the first day of January in Central, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 2:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:34 am and sunset at 4:10 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Central?

The average sunshine duration in January in Central is 2.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Central?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Central?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Central is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Central, AK

Average temperature in January - Central, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Central, AK

Average pressure in January - Central, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Central, AK

Average wind speed in January - Central, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 2.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (2.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Central, AK

Average humidity in January - Central, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 96%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).

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Average rainfall in January
Central, AK

Average rainfall in January - Central, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Central, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Central, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Central, AK

Average snowfall in January - Central, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Central, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Central, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.3 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
Central, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Central, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Central, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Central, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Central, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Central, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Central, AK

Average visibility in January - Central, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 2mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (2mi).

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