January weather forecast
Cape Nome, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another frigid cold winter month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.4°F (-12°C) and 2.7°F (-16.3°C).

Temperature

Cape Nome reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 10.4°F (-12°C) at the peak and 2.7°F (-16.3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Cape Nome, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In Cape Nome, during January, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.6 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cape Nome, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 25" (635mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 5h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of January, in Cape Nome, sunrise is at 10:45 am and sunset at 5:41 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Cape Nome, the average sunshine in January is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Cape Nome's January weather, with an average high temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) and an average low temperature of 2.7°F (-16.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) and a low-temperature of 2.7°F (-16.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Cape Nome, in January, during 1.4 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Cape Nome?

In Cape Nome, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in Cape Nome is 5h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:45 am and sunset at 5:41 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Cape Nome, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average temperature in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 10.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average pressure in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.84"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average wind speed in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average humidity in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average rainfall in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average snowfall in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Cape Nome, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average UV index in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in January
Cape Nome, AK

Average visibility in January - Cape Nome, 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 January, February, March, April and December (5mi).

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