January weather forecast
Chalkyitsik, AK

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Weather in January

January in Chalkyitsik, Alaska, is a life-threatening cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between -18°F (-27.8°C) and -6.3°F (-21.3°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Chalkyitsik experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of -6.3°F (-21.3°C) and a low of -18°F (-27.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 96%.

Rainfall

In Chalkyitsik, in January, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chalkyitsik, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63.3 days and collects up to 6.57" (167mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Chalkyitsik, in January, snow falls for 14.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Chalkyitsik, during the entire year, snow falls for 96.1 days and aggregates up to 20.63" (524mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chalkyitsik, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:19 am and sunset at 1:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:40 am and sunset at 3:55 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Chalkyitsik is 2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of -6.3°F (-21.3°C) and a low of -18°F (-27.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Chalkyitsik, records -6.3°F (-21.3°C), while the low-temperature is -18°F (-27.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Chalkyitsik, Alaska, are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 96%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 96%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Chalkyitsik, in January, during 1.3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Chalkyitsik in January?

In January, it is snowing for 14.4 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Chalkyitsik have in January?

In January, the average day length is 4h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:19 am and sunset at 1:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:40 am and sunset at 3:55 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chalkyitsik have in January?

In Chalkyitsik, the average sunshine duration in January is 2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Chalkyitsik?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

Average temperature in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -6.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18°F).

Average pressure in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

Average pressure in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.79"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

Average wind speed in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, February and December (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

Average humidity in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 96%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (44%).

Average rainfall in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

Average rainfall in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

Average snowfall in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 2h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 1h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

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

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Chalkyitsik, AK

Average visibility in January - Chalkyitsik, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 2mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (2mi).

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