January weather forecast
Klawock, AK

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Weather in January

January encompasses the coldest period, frequently visiting temperatures are 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to 37°F (2.8°C). The characteristic winter weather prevails, bathing Klawock, Alaska in serene splendor under the snow. City residents experience plentiful cloud cover, as the city's backdrop displays a light duvet of snow. The snow, coupled with stark winds, shapes the winter wonderland ambiance that January has to offer. Despite those frigid conditions, this month still has something beautiful to offer, be it in the form of frost-tipped leaves or quiet snowfall.

Temperature

The start of January in Klawock sees the average high-temperature at a still wintry 37°F (2.8°C), showing little difference from December's 36.5°F (2.5°C). In Klawock, the January nights are characterized by an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C), a minor dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

The most humid month in Klawock is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Klawock, during January, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Klawock, there are 231.7 rainfall days, and 67.83" (1723mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Klawock, in January, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 8.74" (222mm) of snow. In Klawock, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.2 days and aggregates up to 34.61" (879mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Klawock, the average length of the day in January is 7h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 3:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:24 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Klawock, Alaska, is January, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Klawock in January?

In Klawock, 37°F (2.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Klawock?

The most humid month in Klawock is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Klawock?

The average relative humidity in January in Klawock is 90%.

How many days does it rain in January in Klawock?

In Klawock, during January, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Klawock?

In Klawock, in January, during 7.2 snowfall days, 8.74" (222mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in January is 7h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Klawock?

On the first day of January in Klawock, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 3:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:24 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Klawock?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Klawock have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Klawock?

The months with the lowest UV index in Klawock are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Klawock?

In Klawock, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Klawock, AK

Average temperature in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (60.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Klawock, AK

Average pressure in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.8"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.77"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Klawock, AK

Average wind speed in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Klawock, AK

Average humidity in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and May (84%).

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Average rainfall in January
Klawock, AK

Average rainfall in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 7.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (8.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (2.83").

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Average rainfall days in January
Klawock, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Klawock, AK

Average snowfall in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Klawock, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are May and September (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Klawock, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (11.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Klawock, AK

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Klawock, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 62).

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Average visibility in January
Klawock, AK

Average visibility in January - Klawock, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (4mi).

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