January weather forecast
Holy Cross, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an extremely cold winter month in Holy Cross, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and min -3.1°F (-19.5°C).

Temperature

In Holy Cross, Alaska, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 6.4°F (-14.2°C) at the peak and -3.1°F (-19.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

Rainfall

In Holy Cross, during January, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.8 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Holy Cross, during January, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow. In Holy Cross, during the entire year, snow falls for 111.6 days and aggregates up to 51.93" (1319mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 6h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:03 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 10:08 am and sunset at 5:36 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Holy Cross, the average sunshine in January is 2.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and a minimum temperature of -3.1°F (-19.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Holy Cross, is 6.4°F (-14.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to -3.1°F (-19.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

What is the average humidity in January in Holy Cross?

In January, the average relative humidity in Holy Cross is 95%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Holy Cross, Alaska, during January, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Holy Cross in January?

In Holy Cross, during January, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Holy Cross, the average day length in January is 6h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:03 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:08 am and sunset at 5:36 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?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Holy Cross, AK

Average temperature in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -3.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average pressure in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.8"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.91"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average wind speed in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average humidity in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average rainfall in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average snowfall in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average UV index in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in January
Holy Cross, AK

Average visibility in January - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April and December (3mi).

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