January weather forecast
Alatna, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Alatna, Alaska, is a polar cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -2.7°F (-19.3°C) and an average low of -13.5°F (-25.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of -2.7°F (-19.3°C) and a low of -13.5°F (-25.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Alatna, Alaska. Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Alatna, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88.7 snowfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Alatna, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:52 am and sunset at 2:35 pm. On the last day of January, in Alatna, sunrise is at 10:15 am and sunset at 4:32 pm AKST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, March, April, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Alatna's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of -2.7°F (-19.3°C) and lows of -13.5°F (-25.3°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Alatna, is -2.7°F (-19.3°C), while the average low-temperature is -13.5°F (-25.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Alatna, in January, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Alatna, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Alatna, the average day length in January is 4h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:52 am and sunset at 2:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:15 am and sunset at 4:32 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alatna have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Alatna, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Alatna, AK

Average temperature in January - Alatna, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -2.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (68.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Alatna, AK

Average pressure in January - Alatna, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alatna, AK

Average wind speed in January - Alatna, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Alatna, AK

Average humidity in January - Alatna, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Alatna, AK

Average rainfall in January - Alatna, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Alatna, AK

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alatna, AK

Average snowfall in January - Alatna, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alatna, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Alatna, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alatna, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 3min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alatna, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Alatna, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Alatna, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, September, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Alatna, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Alatna, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Alatna, AK

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (3mi).

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