January weather forecast
King Cove, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in King Cove, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from December to January is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still icy 34°F (1.1°C), not significantly different from the 36.5°F (2.5°C) of December. King Cove's January nights observe a minor shift from the daytime temperatures, resulting in an average dip to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.3 rainfall days, and 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In King Cove, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.3 snowfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In King Cove, the average length of the day in January is 7h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:14 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:41 am and sunset at 6:23 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in King Cove in January?

In King Cove, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in January is 7h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:14 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:41 am and sunset at 6:23 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does King Cove have in January?

In King Cove, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
King Cove, AK

Average temperature in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (54.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (28.4°F).

Average pressure in January
King Cove, AK

Average pressure in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.52"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (29.52"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
King Cove, AK

Average wind speed in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9mph).

Average humidity in January
King Cove, AK

Average humidity in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (80%).

Average rainfall in January
King Cove, AK

Average rainfall in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
King Cove, AK

Average rainfall days in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
King Cove, AK

Average snowfall in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
King Cove, AK

Average snowfall days in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
King Cove, AK

Average sunshine days in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
King Cove, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
King Cove, AK

Average cloud cover in January - King Cove, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and October (Cloud cover 63).

Average visibility in January
King Cove, AK

Average visibility in January - King Cove, 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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