January weather forecast
Mentasta Lake, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Mentasta Lake, Alaska, is another frigid cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -4°F (-20°C) and 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and a low of -4°F (-20°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Mentasta Lake is 85%.

Rainfall

In Mentasta Lake, Alaska, in January, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mentasta Lake, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Mentasta Lake. In Mentasta Lake, during January, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mentasta Lake, there are 93.8 snowfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Mentasta Lake is 6h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:07 am and sunset at 3:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:08 am and sunset at 4:26 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.9h.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Mentasta Lake?

January is the coldest month of the year in Mentasta Lake, Alaska, registering average temperatures as high as 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and as low as -4°F (-20°C).

How cold is January in Mentasta Lake?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mentasta Lake, Alaska, are 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and -4°F (-20°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Mentasta Lake?

In January, the average relative humidity in Mentasta Lake is 85%.

How much does it rain in Mentasta Lake in January?

In Mentasta Lake, Alaska, during January, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mentasta Lake in January?

In Mentasta Lake, Alaska, in January, during 12.6 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mentasta Lake have in January?

In Mentasta Lake, Alaska, the average day length in January is 6h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Mentasta Lake?

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.

How long on average sun shines in January in Mentasta Lake?

In Mentasta Lake, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mentasta Lake?

The months with the lowest UV index in Mentasta Lake are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Mentasta Lake?

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

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).

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Average pressure in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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).

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Average humidity in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 1min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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).

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Average UV index in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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).

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Average visibility in January
Mentasta Lake, AK

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).

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