January weather forecastCold Bay, AK
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Cold Bay, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 34°F (1.1°C) and min 30.4°F (-0.9°C).Temperature
The transition into January marks the average high-temperature at a still wintry 34°F (1.1°C), differing minimally from December's 36.5°F (2.5°C). Cold Bay observes a consistent average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) throughout January nights.Humidity
In Cold Bay, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.3 rainfall days, and 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cold Bay, in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cold Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.3 days and aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cold Bay, the average length of the day in January is 7h and 53min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:16 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:43 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AKST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 3h.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average high temperature in January: 34°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (54.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 30.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (28.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average pressure in January: 29.52"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (29.52"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average wind speed in January: 14.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average humidity in January: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (80%).
Average rainfall in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average rainfall in January: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.54").
Average rainfall days in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average snowfall in January: 3.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average daylight in January: 7h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (9.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average cloud cover in January: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and October (Cloud cover 63).
Average visibility in January
Cold Bay, AK
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).





