January weather forecast
Hope, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Hope, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Temperature

Hope reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 18°F (-7.8°C) at the peak and 7.5°F (-13.6°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Hope, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Hope, during January, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 92.4 snowfall days, and 43.31" (1100mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hope, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:09 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 18°F (-7.8°C) and a minimum average of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

How cold is January?

Hope in January has an average high-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Hope, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 6h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:09 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, 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 Hope, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Hope, AK

Average temperature in January - Hope, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 18°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Hope, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.66"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hope, AK

Average wind speed in January - Hope, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Hope, AK

Average humidity in January - Hope, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Hope, AK

Average rainfall in January - Hope, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Hope, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Hope, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hope, AK

Average snowfall in January - Hope, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hope, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Hope, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hope, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hope, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Hope, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Hope, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Hope, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Hope, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in January
Hope, AK

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

The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (4mi).

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