January weather forecastMentasta Lake, AK
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another frigid cold winter month in Mentasta Lake, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of -4°F (-20°C) and an average high of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).Temperature
In Mentasta Lake, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and a low of -4°F (-20°C).Humidity
In Mentasta Lake, Alaska, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.Rainfall
In Mentasta Lake, in January, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mentasta Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.6 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Mentasta Lake, during January, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 93.8 snowfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 6h and 4min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:07 am and sunset at 3:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:08 am and sunset at 4:26 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 3.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average high temperature in January: 6.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: -4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4°F).
Average pressure in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average pressure in January: 29.89"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average humidity in January: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).
Average rainfall in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average rainfall in January: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").
Average rainfall days in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average snowfall in January: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average daylight in January: 6h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average cloud cover in January: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in January
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (5mi).
