January weather forecast
King Salmon, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in King Salmon, Alaska, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.1°F (-10.5°C) and max 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in King Salmon. In King Salmon, in January, during 10.7 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In King Salmon, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.7 days and aggregates up to 22.56" (573mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 7h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:17 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:35 am and sunset at 5:44 pm AKST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

King Salmon records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In King Salmon, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In King Salmon, in January, during 10.7 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 7h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:17 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:35 am and sunset at 5:44 pm AKST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
King Salmon, AK

Average temperature in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in January
King Salmon, AK

Average pressure in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.63"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.6"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
King Salmon, AK

Average wind speed in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
King Salmon, AK

Average humidity in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in January
King Salmon, AK

Average rainfall in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
King Salmon, AK

Average rainfall days in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
King Salmon, AK

Average snowfall in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
King Salmon, AK

Average snowfall days in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.3 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 Salmon, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
King Salmon, AK

Average sunshine days in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
King Salmon, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
King Salmon, AK

Average cloud cover in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and May (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in January
King Salmon, AK

Average visibility in January - King Salmon, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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