January weather forecast
Elfin Cove, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Elfin Cove, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

Rainfall

In Elfin Cove, in January, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.7 rainfall days, and 37.4" (950mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 11.22" (285mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 7h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:52 am and sunset at 3:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:25 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is Elfin Cove's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and lows of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

How cold is January?

In Elfin Cove, 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elfin Cove, in January, during 13.6 rainfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 11.22" (285mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Elfin Cove, in January, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 11.22" (285mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elfin Cove have in January?

In January, the average day length is 7h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:52 am and sunset at 3:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:25 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Elfin Cove, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.9h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Elfin Cove, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average temperature in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (57.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average pressure in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.82"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average wind speed in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (3.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average humidity in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (84%).

Average rainfall in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average rainfall in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 4.02"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average snowfall in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 11.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elfin Cove, 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: 7h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are February and May (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average UV index in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in January
Elfin Cove, AK

Average visibility in January - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (4mi).

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