January weather forecast
Karluk, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Karluk, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Karluk, during January, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201 rainfall days, and 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Karluk, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow. In Karluk, during the entire year, snow falls for 59 days and aggregates up to 25.04" (636mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 7h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 9:59 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 5:41 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

How cold is it in Karluk in January?

In Karluk, 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Karluk, during January, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Karluk, during January, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Karluk have in January?

In Karluk, 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 9:59 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 5:41 pm AKST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Karluk have in January?

In Karluk, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Karluk, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Karluk, AK

Average temperature in January - Karluk, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (56.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (26.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Karluk, AK

Average pressure in January - Karluk, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.57"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.56"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Karluk, AK

Average wind speed in January - Karluk, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 13.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Karluk, AK

Average humidity in January - Karluk, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

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

Average rainfall in January
Karluk, AK

Average rainfall in January - Karluk, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Karluk, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Karluk, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 15.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, September and October (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (12.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Karluk, AK

Average snowfall in January - Karluk, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Karluk, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Karluk, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Karluk, 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 June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Karluk, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Karluk, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

Average UV index in January
Karluk, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Karluk, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Karluk, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in January
Karluk, AK

Average visibility in January - Karluk, 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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