January weather forecast
Chefornak, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Chefornak, Alaska, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 91%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Chefornak, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chefornak, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.7 days and collects up to 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Chefornak, in January, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 87.7 snowfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 6h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:00 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 6:07 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Chefornak, the average sunshine in January is 2.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chefornak are January, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Chefornak?

January, having an average high-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Chefornak, in January, the average high-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C), and the average low-temperature is 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 91%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Chefornak, during January, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Chefornak, the average day length in January is 6h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:00 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 6:07 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Chefornak, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Chefornak, AK

Average temperature in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (53.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Chefornak, AK

Average pressure in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.69"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.6"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chefornak, AK

Average wind speed in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (19.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Chefornak, AK

Average humidity in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Chefornak, AK

Average rainfall in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Chefornak, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chefornak, AK

Average snowfall in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chefornak, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chefornak, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (4.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Chefornak, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Chefornak, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Chefornak, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The months with the most cloud cover are September and December (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in January
Chefornak, AK

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

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, April, November and December (5mi).

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