January weather forecast
Wales, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Wales, Alaska, is an extremely cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 9°F (-12.8°C) and 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C) and a low of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Wales is 92%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Wales. Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Wales, in January, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Wales, there are 90 snowfall days, and 20.51" (521mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wales, Alaska, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 12:30 pm and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of January, in Wales, sunrise is at 11:07 am and sunset at 5:43 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 1.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wales are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Wales?

In Wales, Alaska, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 9°F (-12.8°C) and a low of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

How cold is January in Wales?

The high-temperature, in January, in Wales, records 9°F (-12.8°C), while the low-temperature is 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Wales?

In January, the average relative humidity in Wales is 92%.

What is the driest month in Wales?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Wales. Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Wales in January?

In Wales, Alaska, in January, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Wales?

In Wales, during January, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wales have in January?

In Wales, the average day length in January is 4h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Wales?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 12:30 pm and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wales, Alaska, sunrise is at 11:07 am and sunset at 5:43 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wales?

The average sunshine duration in January is 1.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wales?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wales, Alaska.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Wales?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Wales is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wales, AK

Average temperature in January - Wales, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (50°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (45.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (1.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Wales, AK

Average pressure in January - Wales, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.72"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Wales, AK

Average wind speed in January - Wales, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12mph).

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Average humidity in January
Wales, AK

Average humidity in January - Wales, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (79%).

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Average rainfall in January
Wales, AK

Average rainfall in January - Wales, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in January
Wales, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Wales, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Wales, AK

Average snowfall in January - Wales, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Wales, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Wales, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (13 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wales, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Wales, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Wales, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Wales, AK

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Wales, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Wales, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 52).

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Average visibility in January
Wales, AK

Average visibility in January - Wales, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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, November and December (5mi).

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