January weather forecast
Selawik, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Selawik, Alaska, is a polar cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -8.1°F (-22.3°C) and 0.7°F (-17.4°C).

Temperature

Selawik experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 0.7°F (-17.4°C) and a minimum of -8.1°F (-22.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Selawik is 90%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Selawik. Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Selawik are January through May, September through December. In Selawik, during January, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Selawik, there are 90.6 snowfall days, and 33.58" (853mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Selawik, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 12:23 pm and sunset at 3:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 10:45 am and sunset at 5:01 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Selawik?

In Selawik, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 0.7°F (-17.4°C) and reaching a low of -8.1°F (-22.3°C).

How cold is it in Selawik in January?

In Selawik, in January, the average high-temperature is 0.7°F (-17.4°C), and the average low-temperature is -8.1°F (-22.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Selawik?

The average relative humidity in January in Selawik, Alaska, is 90%.

What is the driest month in Selawik?

The month with the least rainfall in Selawik is January, when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Selawik in January?

In Selawik, during January, the rain falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Selawik in January?

In Selawik, in January, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Selawik have in January?

In January, the average day length in Selawik, Alaska, is 4h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Selawik?

On the first day of January in Selawik, sunrise is at 12:23 pm and sunset at 3:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:45 am and sunset at 5:01 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Selawik have in January?

In Selawik, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Selawik?

The months with the lowest UV index in Selawik, Alaska, are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Selawik?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Selawik is 1. A UV Index reading 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
Selawik, AK

Average temperature in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 0.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Selawik, AK

Average pressure in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Selawik, AK

Average wind speed in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Selawik, AK

Average humidity in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

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Average rainfall in January
Selawik, AK

Average rainfall in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in January
Selawik, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Selawik, AK

Average snowfall in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Selawik, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 3min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Selawik, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Selawik, AK

Average UV index in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Selawik, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in January
Selawik, AK

Average visibility in January - Selawik, 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).

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