January weather forecast
Chiniak, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Chiniak, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.4°F (1.9°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In Chiniak, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout January, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.2 rainfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Chiniak, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chiniak, the average length of the day in January is 7h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:51 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:12 am and sunset at 5:32 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Chiniak, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Chiniak experiences an average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Chiniak, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Chiniak, during January, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Chiniak, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 7h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 9:51 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:12 am and sunset at 5:32 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Chiniak, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Chiniak, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Chiniak, AK

Average temperature in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (57.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (30.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Chiniak, AK

Average pressure in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.56"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.55"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chiniak, AK

Average wind speed in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 13.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Chiniak, AK

Average humidity in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (80%).

Average rainfall in January
Chiniak, AK

Average rainfall in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.66"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Chiniak, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chiniak, AK

Average snowfall in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chiniak, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chiniak, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Chiniak, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Chiniak, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in January
Chiniak, AK

Average visibility in January - Chiniak, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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