January weather forecastPoint Lay, AK
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Point Lay, Alaska, is another arctic cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between -8.9°F (-22.7°C) and -0.6°F (-18.1°C).Temperature
The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of -0.6°F (-18.1°C) and a low of -8.9°F (-22.7°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall in Point Lay. Rain falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through December. In Point Lay, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 96.3 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Point Lay, the average length of the day in January is 1h and 47min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:38 am and sunset at 4:33 pm AKST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 0.9h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average high temperature in January: -0.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: -8.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average pressure in January: 30.04"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average wind speed in January: 12.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average humidity in January: 93%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).
Average rainfall in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average rainfall in January: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average rainfall days in January: 1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average snowfall in January: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (2.68").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").
Average snowfall days in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.6 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average daylight in January: 1h and 48min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 0h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average cloud cover in January: 69
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in January
Point Lay, AK
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).
