January weather forecast
Buckland, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another frigid cold winter month in Buckland, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.8°F (-14°C) and min -1.7°F (-18.7°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 6.8°F (-14°C) and a low of -1.7°F (-18.7°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

January and March, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January, May and June are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Buckland, during January, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 85.7 snowfall days, and 15.79" (401mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buckland, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 12:11 pm and sunset at 3:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:43 am and sunset at 5:12 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Buckland is 2.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Buckland's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 6.8°F (-14°C) and a low of -1.7°F (-18.7°C).

How cold is it in Buckland in January?

In Buckland, 6.8°F (-14°C) is the average high-temperature and -1.7°F (-18.7°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January and March, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 92%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January, May and June Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Buckland, in January, during 11.9 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 4h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 12:11 pm and sunset at 3:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:43 am and sunset at 5:12 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.2h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Buckland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Buckland, AK

Average temperature in January - Buckland, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -1.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Buckland, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.75"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Buckland, AK

Average wind speed in January - Buckland, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Buckland, AK

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Buckland, AK

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, May and June (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Buckland, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Buckland, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buckland, AK

Average snowfall in January - Buckland, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.77"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Buckland, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Buckland, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buckland, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buckland, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Buckland, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Buckland, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Buckland, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Buckland, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Buckland, AK

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

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 and December (4mi).

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