January weather forecast
Platinum, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Platinum, Alaska, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

Platinum's January weather, with an average high temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and an average low temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Platinum, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.3 rainfall days, and 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Platinum, Alaska, are January through June, September through December. In Platinum, during January, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 71.1 snowfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Platinum is 7h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:40 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:57 am and sunset at 6:03 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Platinum?

January brings the lowest temperatures in Platinum, Alaska, with an average high of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and an average low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

How cold is January in Platinum?

The high-temperature during January is 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and the low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What are the most humid months in Platinum?

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Platinum.

What is the average humidity in January in Platinum?

In Platinum, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How much does it rain in Platinum in January?

In Platinum, Alaska, in January, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Platinum in January?

In Platinum, Alaska, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Platinum have in January?

In January, the average day length in Platinum, Alaska, is 7h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Platinum?

On the first day of January in Platinum, sunrise is at 10:40 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:57 am and sunset at 6:03 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Platinum?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Platinum, Alaska, is 2.7h.

How high is the UV index in January in Platinum?

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

Average temperature in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (53.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Platinum, AK

Average pressure in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.61"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.56"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Platinum, AK

Average wind speed in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 18.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Platinum, AK

Average humidity in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (79%).

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Average rainfall in January
Platinum, AK

Average rainfall in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in January
Platinum, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Platinum, AK

Average snowfall in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Platinum, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Platinum, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Platinum, AK

Average UV index in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Platinum, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).

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Average visibility in January
Platinum, AK

Average visibility in January - Platinum, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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