January weather forecast
Birchwood, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Birchwood, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.7°F (-12.4°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

Birchwood's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 19°F (-7.2°C) to a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Humidity

In Birchwood, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Birchwood, in January, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Birchwood, there are 147 rainfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Birchwood, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. In Birchwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.9 days and aggregates up to 24.37" (619mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Birchwood, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 5:01 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 19°F (-7.2°C) and lows at 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures in Birchwood, Alaska, vary between a high-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) and a low-temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Birchwood, in January, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Birchwood, Alaska, in January, during 9.3 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in Birchwood is 6h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 5:01 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Birchwood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Birchwood, AK

Average temperature in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 19°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Birchwood, AK

Average pressure in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.72"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Birchwood, AK

Average wind speed in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Birchwood, AK

Average humidity in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Birchwood, AK

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Birchwood, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Birchwood, AK

Average snowfall in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Birchwood, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Birchwood, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Birchwood, AK

Average UV index in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Birchwood, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Birchwood, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Birchwood, AK

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

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

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