January weather forecastDeadhorse, AK

January

Weather in January

January in Deadhorse, Alaska, bears the brunt of the winter season with harsh, frigid weather. Conditions include frosty temperatures that dip to minus 16.6°F (-8.6°C) and rarely exceed minus 7.1°F (-13.8°C). Blankets of snow dominate the floors and rooftops, providing a picturesque white landscape. Visibility often reduces significantly, making it imperative for motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution. Daylight is sparse, with the city plunging into extended periods of darkness.

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging -7.1°F (-21.7°C) and a minimum average of -16.6°F (-27°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

January, April and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Deadhorse, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Deadhorse, during the entire year, snow falls for 122.8 days and aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

January through May, November and December, with an average ocean temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Deadhorse.
Note: In relation to swimming, the extreme cold, danger, and potential fatality of this situation are apparent. Without suitable insulated waterproof clothing, the onset of hypothermia is quick.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 1h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 10:47 am and sunset at 3:26 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Deadhorse, the average sunshine in January is 0.8h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with its average high-temperature of -7.1°F (-21.7°C) and an average low-temperature of -16.6°F (-27°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

In Deadhorse, -7.1°F (-21.7°C) is the average high-temperature and -16.6°F (-27°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

The months with the highest humidity in Deadhorse are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 93%.

January, April and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

In Deadhorse, in January, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Deadhorse, Alaska, during January, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

The months with the coldest seawater are January through May, November and December, with an average ocean temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).

In Deadhorse, the average seawater temperature in January is 28.4°F (-2°C). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

In January, the average day length is 1h and 29min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:47 am and sunset at 3:26 pm AKST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 0.8h.

In Deadhorse, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

-4.2°F

-7.1°F

-3.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.7mph

10.9mph

11.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

14.4

13.1

12.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.3

16.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average high temperature in January: -7.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (51.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.1°F).

Average low temperature in January: -16.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average humidity in January: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average rainfall in January: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, April and December (0.16").

Average rainfall days in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average rainfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average snowfall in January: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.81").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average sea temperature in January: 28°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (36°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (28°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average daylight in January: 1h and 30min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine in January: 0h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14 days).

Average UV index in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average cloud cover in January: 72

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in January
Deadhorse, AK

Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and December (4mi).