January weather forecast
Point Baker, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Point Baker, Alaska, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

The advent of January signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still icy 40.1°F (4.5°C), aligning closely with December. Nighttime temperature reflects an average dip to a still cold 36.7°F (2.6°C) in January, subtly cooler than its daytime highs.

Humidity

In Point Baker, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 20.1 days. Throughout January, 7.72" (196mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 223.5 rainfall days, and 72.17" (1833mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Point Baker, during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 16.02" (407mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 7h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 3:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:23 pm AKST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Point Baker in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Point Baker, is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Point Baker is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Point Baker, during January, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.72" (196mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Point Baker, in January, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Point Baker have in January?

In January, the average day length is 7h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 3:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:23 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Point Baker?

With an average of 2.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Point Baker have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (57.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (35.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Point Baker, AK

Average pressure in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.77"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.72"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Point Baker, AK

Average wind speed in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 17mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Point Baker, AK

Average humidity in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Point Baker, AK

Average rainfall in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 7.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (9.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (3.07").

Average rainfall days in January
Point Baker, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Point Baker, AK

Average snowfall in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Point Baker, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Point Baker, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Point Baker, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Point Baker, AK

Average UV index in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Point Baker, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and September (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in January
Point Baker, AK

Average visibility in January - Point Baker, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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