January weather forecast
Butte, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Butte, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

Temperature

Butte experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and a minimum of 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Butte, in January, during 11.9 snowfall days, 5" (127mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Butte, during the entire year, snow falls for 76.2 days and aggregates up to 33.5" (851mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 6h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 4:58 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

During the coldest month in Butte, January, temperatures average a high of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and a low of 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

How cold is January?

Butte in January has an average high-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Butte is January, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Butte, in January, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 5" (127mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 6h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 4:58 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Butte have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Butte, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Butte, AK

Average temperature in January - Butte, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Butte, AK

Average pressure in January - Butte, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.73"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Butte, AK

Average wind speed in January - Butte, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Butte, AK

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Butte, AK

Average rainfall in January - Butte, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Butte, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Butte, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Butte, AK

Average snowfall in January - Butte, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Butte, AK

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Butte, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Butte, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Butte, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Butte, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Butte, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Butte, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Butte, AK

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

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

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