January weather forecastPort Safety, AK

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another frigid cold winter month in Port Safety, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 10.4°F (-12°C) and an average low of 2.7°F (-16.3°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Port Safety experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 10.4°F (-12°C) and a low of 2.7°F (-16.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In Port Safety, during January, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.6 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated. In Port Safety, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 25" (635mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Port Safety, the average length of the day in January is 5h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:44 am and sunset at 5:40 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with its high-temperature average of 10.4°F (-12°C) and a low-temperature average of 2.7°F (-16.3°C), is the coldest month.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 10.4°F (-12°C) and 2.7°F (-16.3°C) respectively.

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

In Port Safety, in January, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Port Safety, Alaska, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Port Safety, the average day length in January is 5h and 30min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:44 am and sunset at 5:40 pm AKST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average high temperature in January: 10.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average pressure in January: 29.84"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in January
Port Safety, AK

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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