January weather forecast
Elim, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elim, Alaska, is another frigid cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and min 1.8°F (-16.8°C).

Temperature

In Elim, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 9.1°F (-12.7°C) at the peak and 1.8°F (-16.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Elim, Alaska, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Elim, Alaska. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Elim. In Elim, in January, during 13.2 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.3 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 5h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:48 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 10:35 am and sunset at 5:29 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Elim is 3.1h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Elim, Alaska. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Elim?

In Elim, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and reaching a low of 1.8°F (-16.8°C).

How cold is January in Elim?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and a low-temperature of 1.8°F (-16.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Elim?

In Elim, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month in Elim?

The month with the least rainfall in Elim, Alaska, is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Elim in January?

In Elim, Alaska, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elim in January?

In January, in Elim, Alaska, it is snowing for 13.2 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Elim have in January?

In Elim, the average day length in January is 5h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Elim?

On the first day of January in Elim, sunrise is at 11:48 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:35 am and sunset at 5:29 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elim?

In Elim, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Elim, Alaska, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Elim?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Elim, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elim, AK

Average temperature in January - Elim, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 9.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Elim, AK

Average pressure in January - Elim, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.72"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Elim, AK

Average wind speed in January - Elim, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Elim, AK

Average humidity in January - Elim, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Elim, AK

Average rainfall in January - Elim, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in January
Elim, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Elim, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Elim, AK

Average snowfall in January - Elim, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Elim, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Elim, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elim, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Elim, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Elim, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Elim, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Elim, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Elim, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 50).

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Average visibility in January
Elim, AK

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

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 and December (4mi).

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