January weather forecast
Douglas, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Douglas, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Temperatures reach their minimum during January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Douglas, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Douglas, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation. In Douglas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.4 days and collects up to 85.87" (2181mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Douglas, in January, during 21.9 snowfall days, 58.74" (1492mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.6 snowfall days, and 290.12" (7369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Douglas, the average length of the day in January is 7h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 3:17 pm. On the last day of January, in Douglas, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:17 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Douglas, the average sunshine in January is 2.8h.

UV index

January, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Douglas. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Douglas?

Douglas's coldest months, January and December, record an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is January in Douglas?

In Douglas, 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Douglas?

January is the most humid month in Douglas, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the average humidity in January in Douglas?

In January, the average relative humidity in Douglas, Alaska, is 92%.

How many days does it rain in January in Douglas?

In Douglas, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Douglas?

In January, in Douglas, Alaska, it is snowing for 21.9 days. Throughout January, 58.74" (1492mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in January in Douglas is 7h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Douglas?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 3:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:17 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Douglas?

In Douglas, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Douglas?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Douglas?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Douglas is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Douglas, AK

Average temperature in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Douglas, AK

Average pressure in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.8"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Douglas, AK

Average wind speed in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Douglas, AK

Average humidity in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (86%).

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Average rainfall in January
Douglas, AK

Average rainfall in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 9.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (4.13").

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Average rainfall days in January
Douglas, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Douglas, AK

Average snowfall in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 58.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (62.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Douglas, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Douglas, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (10 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Douglas, AK

Average UV index in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Douglas, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 61).

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Average visibility in January
Douglas, AK

Average visibility in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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