January weather forecast
McKinley Park, AK

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The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park
The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in McKinley Park, Alaska, is a polar cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -8°F (-22.2°C) and an average high of 2.8°F (-16.2°C).

Temperature

In McKinley Park, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 2.8°F (-16.2°C) and a low of -8°F (-22.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in McKinley Park is 92%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. In McKinley Park, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 116.3 snowfall days, and 42.13" (1070mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 5h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:39 am and sunset at 3:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In McKinley Park, the average sunshine in January is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in McKinley Park are January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in McKinley Park?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 2.8°F (-16.2°C) and a low of -8°F (-22.2°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is January in McKinley Park?

In McKinley Park, in January, the average high-temperature is 2.8°F (-16.2°C), and the average low-temperature is -8°F (-22.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in McKinley Park?

In McKinley Park, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the driest month in McKinley Park?

The month with the least rainfall in McKinley Park is January, when the rain falls for 5.2 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in McKinley Park in January?

In McKinley Park, in January, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in McKinley Park?

In January, in McKinley Park, Alaska, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in McKinley Park?

The average day length in January is 5h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in McKinley Park?

On the first day of January in McKinley Park, sunrise is at 10:39 am and sunset at 3:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in McKinley Park?

In McKinley Park, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in McKinley Park?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in McKinley Park?

In McKinley Park, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average temperature in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8°F).

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Average pressure in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average pressure in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.76"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average wind speed in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average humidity in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (67%).

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Average rainfall in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall days in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (7.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall days in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 5min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average sunshine days in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average UV index in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average cloud cover in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 41).

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Average visibility in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average visibility in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (3mi).

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