January weather forecast
Kennicott, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Kennicott, Alaska, is another frigid cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 1.9°F (-16.7°C) and 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and a low of 1.9°F (-16.7°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.8 rainfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Kennicott, during January, snow falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 95.3 snowfall days, and 44.02" (1118mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kennicott, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 3:21 pm. On the last day of January, in Kennicott, sunrise is at 8:56 am and sunset at 4:33 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Kennicott, registering a high temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and a low of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

How cold is January?

Kennicott in January has an average high-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Kennicott, during January, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 15 days. Throughout January, 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 6h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 3:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:56 am and sunset at 4:33 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kennicott?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Kennicott?

In Kennicott, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat 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
Kennicott, AK

Average temperature in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 13.5°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 (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°F).

Average pressure in January
Kennicott, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kennicott, AK

Average wind speed in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Kennicott, AK

Average humidity in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Kennicott, AK

Average rainfall in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Kennicott, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kennicott, AK

Average snowfall in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kennicott, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kennicott, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Kennicott, AK

Average UV index in January - Kennicott, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Kennicott, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, May and June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Kennicott, AK

Average visibility in January - Kennicott, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).

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