January weather forecast
Shaktoolik, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Shaktoolik, Alaska, is another frigid cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.8°F (-16.8°C) and an average high of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and a low of 1.8°F (-16.8°C).

Humidity

In Shaktoolik, Alaska, 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

Months with snowfall in Shaktoolik are January through May, September through December. In Shaktoolik, in January, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow. In Shaktoolik, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.3 days and aggregates up to 27.2" (691mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 5h and 33min.
On the first day of January in Shaktoolik, sunrise is at 11:38 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:29 am and sunset at 5:26 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Shaktoolik, the average sunshine in January is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shaktoolik are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Shaktoolik?

January, having an average high-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 1.8°F (-16.8°C), is the coldest month in Shaktoolik.

How cold is January in Shaktoolik?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Shaktoolik?

The average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month in Shaktoolik?

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

How much does it rain in Shaktoolik in January?

In Shaktoolik, during January, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shaktoolik in January?

In January, in Shaktoolik, it is snowing for 13.2 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shaktoolik have in January?

In Shaktoolik, Alaska, the average day length in January is 5h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Shaktoolik?

On the first day of January in Shaktoolik, sunrise is at 11:38 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:29 am and sunset at 5:26 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shaktoolik have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Shaktoolik is 3.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Shaktoolik?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Shaktoolik, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average temperature in January - Shaktoolik, 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).

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Average pressure in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average pressure in January - Shaktoolik, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average wind speed in January - Shaktoolik, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average humidity in January - Shaktoolik, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average rainfall in January - Shaktoolik, 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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Shaktoolik, 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).

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Average snowfall in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average snowfall in January - Shaktoolik, 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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Shaktoolik, 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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Shaktoolik, 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).

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Average UV index in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average UV index in January - Shaktoolik, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Shaktoolik, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Shaktoolik, AK

Average visibility in January - Shaktoolik, 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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