January weather forecastSterling, AK
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Sterling, Alaska, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and max 21.9°F (-5.6°C).Temperature
January is the month when Sterling experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Sterling, in January, during 8.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Sterling, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 23.27" (591mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 6h and 46min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:10 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 5:11 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In Sterling, the average sunshine in January is 3.7h.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sterling is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Sterling, AK
- Average high temperature in January: 21.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Sterling, AK
- Average pressure in January: 29.67"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.64"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Sterling, AK
- Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Sterling, AK
- Average humidity in January: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).
Average rainfall in January
Sterling, AK
- Average rainfall in January: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.55").
Average rainfall days in January
Sterling, AK
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sterling, AK
- Average snowfall in January: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Sterling, AK
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sterling, AK
- Average daylight in January: 6h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Sterling, AK
- Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11 days).
Average UV index in January
Sterling, AK
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Sterling, AK
- Average cloud cover in January: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in January
Sterling, AK
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
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 and March (4mi).
