January weather forecast
Circle, AK

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

January is Circle's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of -6°F (-21.1°C) and lows of -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, 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 January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated. 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 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.

Sunshine

In Circle, 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Circle's January weather reaches an average high of -6°F (-21.1°C) and an average low of -18.9°F (-28.3°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are -6°F (-21.1°C) and -18.9°F (-28.3°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Circle?

The average relative humidity in January is 96%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Circle, in January, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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 many hours of sunshine does Circle have in January?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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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