January weather forecast
Douglas, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Douglas, Alaska, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and min 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), are the coldest months.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Douglas, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 9.76" (248mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.4 rainfall days, and 85.87" (2181mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Douglas, in January, snow falls for 21.9 days, with typically accumulated 58.74" (1492mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 126.6 snowfall days, and 290.12" (7369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 7h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 3:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:17 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The lowest level of Douglas's temperatures is noted during January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is January?

In Douglas, 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Douglas, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 21.9 days. Throughout January, 58.74" (1492mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Douglas have in January?

In January, the average day length is 7h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 3:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:17 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe 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
Douglas, AK

Average temperature in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Douglas, AK

Average pressure in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.86"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Douglas, AK

Average wind speed in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (3.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Douglas, AK

Average humidity in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (86%).

Average rainfall in January
Douglas, AK

Average rainfall in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 9.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (4.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Douglas, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Douglas, AK

Average snowfall in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 58.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (62.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Douglas, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Douglas, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (10 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Douglas, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Douglas, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Douglas, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 61).

Average visibility in January
Douglas, AK

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).

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