January weather forecast
Chandalar, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another arctic cold winter month in Chandalar, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between -4°F (-20°C) and -15.7°F (-26.5°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of -4°F (-20°C) and a low temperature of -15.7°F (-26.5°C), is Chandalar's coldest month.

Humidity

In Chandalar, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. In Chandalar, during the entire year, snow falls for 130.7 days and aggregates up to 48.66" (1236mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chandalar, the average length of the day in January is 3h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 12:13 pm and sunset at 1:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:09 am and sunset at 4:05 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Chandalar is 2.2h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Chandalar records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of -4°F (-20°C) and a low of -15.7°F (-26.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Chandalar, records -4°F (-20°C), while the low-temperature is -15.7°F (-26.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Chandalar is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 1.5 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Chandalar, in January, during 11.5 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 3h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 12:13 pm and sunset at 1:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:09 am and sunset at 4:05 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Chandalar, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Chandalar, AK

Average temperature in January - Chandalar, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (60.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -15.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Chandalar, AK

Average pressure in January - Chandalar, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chandalar, AK

Average wind speed in January - Chandalar, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and June (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Chandalar, AK

Average humidity in January - Chandalar, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (59%).

Average rainfall in January
Chandalar, AK

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Chandalar, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Chandalar, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chandalar, AK

Average snowfall in January - Chandalar, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (9.09").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in January
Chandalar, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Chandalar, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chandalar, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Chandalar, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Chandalar, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Chandalar, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Chandalar, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in January
Chandalar, AK

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (3mi).

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