January weather forecastTanana, AK

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Tanana, Alaska, is a polar cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -11.4°F (-24.1°C) and -1.1°F (-18.4°C).

Temperature

Tanana's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of -1.1°F (-18.4°C) to a low of -11.4°F (-24.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Tanana. In January, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80 snowfall days, and 26.22" (666mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tanana, the average length of the day in January is 5h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:17 am and sunset at 3:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:59 am and sunset at 4:43 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Tanana, the average sunshine in January is 3.7h.

UV index

In Tanana, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of -1.1°F (-18.4°C) and a minimum temperature of -11.4°F (-24.1°C).

In Tanana, -1.1°F (-18.4°C) is the average high-temperature and -11.4°F (-24.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

The average relative humidity in January is 94%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

In Tanana, Alaska, during January, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

In January, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 5h and 11min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:17 am and sunset at 3:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:59 am and sunset at 4:43 pm AKST.

In Tanana, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

In Tanana, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average high temperature in January: -1.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -11.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average wind speed in January: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, February, October, November and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average humidity in January: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).

Average rainfall in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Tanana, AK

  • Average visibility in January: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (3mi).