January weather forecastSaint Michael, AK

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Saint Michael, Alaska, is another frigid cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.8°F (-16.8°C) and max 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and a low of 1.8°F (-16.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In Saint Michael, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Saint Michael, in January, during 13.2 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.3 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 5h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:29 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:26 am and sunset at 5:37 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Saint Michael, the average sunshine in January is 3.1h.

UV index

January through March 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 the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) at the peak and 1.8°F (-16.8°C) at the base.

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and 1.8°F (-16.8°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in January is 91%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

In Saint Michael, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Saint Michael, during January, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

In Saint Michael, the average day length in January is 5h and 52min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:29 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:26 am and sunset at 5:37 pm AKST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Saint Michael is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average high temperature in January: 9.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average pressure in January: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.72"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in January
Saint Michael, AK

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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 and December (4mi).