January weather forecastDot Lake, AK
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another frigid cold winter month in Dot Lake, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between -5.8°F (-21°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C).Temperature
January, noted for its average high-temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C) and an average low-temperature of -5.8°F (-21°C), is considered the coldest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 87%.Rainfall
In Dot Lake, in January, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 70.4 rainfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In Dot Lake, during January, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Dot Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.2 days and aggregates up to 18.66" (474mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 5h and 48min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:20 am and sunset at 2:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:15 am and sunset at 4:23 pm AKST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 3.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average high temperature in January: 5.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: -5.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average pressure in January: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average wind speed in January: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (51%).
Average rainfall in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average rainfall in January: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average rainfall days in January: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average snowfall in January: 2.05"
The months with the highest snowfall are March and October (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average snowfall days in January: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average daylight in January: 5h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average sunshine days in January: 23.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.4 days).
Average UV index in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average UV index in January: 2
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, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average cloud cover in January: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in January
Dot Lake, AK
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).
