January weather forecastOrca, AK
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Orca, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).Temperature
Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 30.2°F (-1°C) and a minimum average of 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
In Orca, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.Rainfall
In Orca, in January, during 13.6 rainfall days, 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orca, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.3 days and collects up to 72.4" (1839mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Orca, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 12.64" (321mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Orca, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.1 days and aggregates up to 74.57" (1894mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 6h and 45min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 9:50 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 4:50 pm AKST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 2.5h.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Orca, AK
- Average high temperature in January: 30.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (58.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Orca, AK
- Average pressure in January: 29.7"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.65"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Orca, AK
- Average wind speed in January: 12.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Orca, AK
- Average humidity in January: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Orca, AK
- Average rainfall in January: 6.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.72").
Average rainfall days in January
Orca, AK
- Average rainfall days in January: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Orca, AK
- Average snowfall in January: 12.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (17.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Orca, AK
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Orca, AK
- Average daylight in January: 6h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Orca, AK
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8 days).
Average UV index in January
Orca, 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 November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Orca, AK
- Average cloud cover in January: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility in January
Orca, AK
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, August and December (5mi).
