January weather forecast
Nikiski, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Nikiski, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

Nikiski's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nikiski, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.3 days and collects up to 19.49" (495mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Nikiski, during January, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow. In Nikiski, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 30.71" (780mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 6h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Nikiski, the average sunshine in January is 3.4h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Nikiski?

Nikiski, Alaska, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at the peak and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in Nikiski in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Nikiski, is 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What are the most humid months in Nikiski?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Nikiski.

What is the average humidity in January in Nikiski?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Nikiski?

In Nikiski, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Nikiski?

In Nikiski, Alaska, in January, snow falls for 11 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January is 6h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Nikiski?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Nikiski?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Nikiski?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Nikiski?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Nikiski, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Nikiski, AK

Average temperature in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Nikiski, AK

Average pressure in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.67"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Nikiski, AK

Average wind speed in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Nikiski, AK

Average humidity in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Nikiski, AK

Average rainfall in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in January
Nikiski, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Nikiski, AK

Average snowfall in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Nikiski, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Nikiski, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Nikiski, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Nikiski, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

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Average visibility in January
Nikiski, AK

Average visibility in January - Nikiski, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).

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