January weather forecast
Circle, AK

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Weather in January

January in Circle, Alaska, is a dangerously cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -18.9°F (-28.3°C) and an average high of -6°F (-21.1°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging -6°F (-21.1°C) and lows at -18.9°F (-28.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Circle, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Circle, during the entire year, snow falls for 102.7 days and aggregates up to 21.34" (542mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Circle, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:59 am and sunset at 2:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:33 am and sunset at 4:05 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Circle. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Circle?

Circle, Alaska, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of -6°F (-21.1°C) and a low of -18.9°F (-28.3°C).

How cold is it in Circle in January?

In January, in Circle, the average high-temperature is -6°F (-21.1°C), and the average low-temperature is -18.9°F (-28.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Circle?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Circle?

In Circle, Alaska, the average relative humidity in January is 96%.

How much does it rain in Circle in January?

In Circle, during January, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Circle?

In Circle, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Circle?

In January, the average day length in Circle is 4h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Circle?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:59 am and sunset at 2:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:33 am and sunset at 4:05 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Circle?

In Circle, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Circle?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Circle?

In Circle, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Circle, AK

Average temperature in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average pressure in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average wind speed in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average humidity in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average rainfall in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average snowfall in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Circle, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 18min).

  • 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
Circle, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average UV index in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Circle, 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
Circle, AK

Average visibility in January - Circle, 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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