January weather forecast
Atqasuk, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a polar cold winter month in Atqasuk, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between -1.8°F (-18.8°C) and -10.3°F (-23.5°C).

Temperature

In Atqasuk, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at -1.8°F (-18.8°C) and reaching a low 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.

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 are January through December. In Atqasuk, Alaska, 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 Atqasuk, the average length of the day in January is 1h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 11:28 am and sunset at 3:57 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Atqasuk, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging -1.8°F (-18.8°C) at the peak and -10.3°F (-23.5°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in Atqasuk in January?

In Atqasuk, in January, the average high-temperature is -1.8°F (-18.8°C), and the average low-temperature is -10.3°F (-23.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 94%.

What is the driest month?

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

How much does it rain in January?

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

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Atqasuk, the average day length in January is 1h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

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, sunrise is at 11:28 am and sunset at 3:57 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Atqasuk, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average temperature in January - Atqasuk, 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).

Average pressure in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average pressure in January - Atqasuk, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average wind speed in January - Atqasuk, 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).

Average humidity in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average humidity in January - Atqasuk, 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%).

Average rainfall in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average rainfall in January - Atqasuk, 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").

Average rainfall days in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Atqasuk, 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).

Average snowfall in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average snowfall in January - Atqasuk, 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").

Average snowfall days in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Atqasuk, 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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 1h and 2min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
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).

Average sunshine days in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Atqasuk, 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).

Average UV index in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average UV index in January - Atqasuk, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Atqasuk, 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).

Average visibility in January
Atqasuk, AK

Average visibility in January - Atqasuk, 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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