January weather forecast
Wainwright, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Wainwright, Alaska, is another arctic cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max -1.8°F (-18.8°C) and min -10.3°F (-23.5°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of -1.8°F (-18.8°C) and a minimum temperature of -10.3°F (-23.5°C).

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%, are the most humid months in Wainwright.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wainwright are January through December. In Wainwright, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 134.6 snowfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Wainwright is 1h and 13min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:42 am and sunset at 4:04 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Wainwright is 0.7h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wainwright. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Wainwright?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of -1.8°F (-18.8°C) and a low of -10.3°F (-23.5°C), is recognized as the coldest in Wainwright, Alaska.

How cold is it in Wainwright in January?

During January, Wainwright experiences an average high-temperature of -1.8°F (-18.8°C) and a low-temperature of -10.3°F (-23.5°C).

What are the most humid months in Wainwright?

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Wainwright?

The average relative humidity in January is 94%.

What is the driest month in Wainwright?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 0.9 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Wainwright in January?

In January, in Wainwright, Alaska, the rain falls for 0.9 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wainwright in January?

In Wainwright, Alaska, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Wainwright?

In January, the average day length in Wainwright is 1h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Wainwright?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wainwright, sunrise is at 11:42 am and sunset at 4:04 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wainwright have in January?

In Wainwright, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in January is 0.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wainwright?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Wainwright?

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

Average temperature in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -1.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -10.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Wainwright, AK

Average pressure in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Wainwright, AK

Average wind speed in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Wainwright, AK

Average humidity in January - Wainwright, 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 (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Wainwright, AK

Average rainfall in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in January
Wainwright, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Wainwright, AK

Average snowfall in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.43").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").

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Average snowfall days in January
Wainwright, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.9 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 1h and 1min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 0h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Wainwright, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Wainwright, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Wainwright, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in January
Wainwright, AK

Average visibility in January - Wainwright, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (4mi).

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