January weather forecastNenana, AK

January

Weather in January

January weather in Nenana, Alaska, brings in the most frigid time of the year. The cold of the previous month deepens, with temperatures reaching -10.8°F (-23.8°C) at night and rarely rising above 1.4°F (-17°C) during the day. Snowfall is frequent, often covering the city in its blanket, and the month sees ten days of snow. The daylight hours are minimal, with the city almost in constant twilight. Despite the cold, it can be a magical time, as icicles hang from the eaves and the landscape transforms into a winter wonderland.

Temperature

In Nenana, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 1.4°F (-17°C) and a low of -10.8°F (-23.8°C).

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.5 snowfall days, and 24.09" (612mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nenana, the average length of the day in January is 5h and 27min.
On the first day of January in Nenana, sunrise is at 10:54 am and sunset at 3:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:42 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through 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 rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

January, known for its average high temperature of 1.4°F (-17°C) and an average low temperature of -10.8°F (-23.8°C), is the coldest month.

The high-temperature, in January, in Nenana, is 1.4°F (-17°C), while the low-temperature averages to -10.8°F (-23.8°C).

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 95%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.8 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

In Nenana, in January, during 1.8 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Nenana, the average day length in January is 5h and 27min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:54 am and sunset at 3:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:42 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AKST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

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

In Nenana, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average high temperature in January: 1.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average pressure in January: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average wind speed in January: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August, September and October (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average humidity in January: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).

Average rainfall in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Nenana, AK

  • Average visibility in January: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (2mi).