January weather forecast
Kivalina, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Kivalina, Alaska, is another frigid cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between -2.2°F (-19°C) and 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 5.5°F (-14.7°C) and as low as -2.2°F (-19°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Kivalina, in January, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Kivalina, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.6 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Kivalina, the average length of the day in January is 3h and 38min.
On the first day of January in Kivalina, sunrise is at 1:33 pm and sunset at 2:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:15 am and sunset at 5:07 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 5.5°F (-14.7°C) and an average low of -2.2°F (-19°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Kivalina, records 5.5°F (-14.7°C), while the low-temperature is -2.2°F (-19°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Kivalina?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain in Kivalina when the rain falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Kivalina, in January, it is raining for 0.9 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kivalina have in January?

The average day length in January is 3h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 1:33 pm and sunset at 2:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:15 am and sunset at 5:07 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kivalina have in January?

In Kivalina, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Kivalina?

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

Average temperature in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-3.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Kivalina, AK

Average pressure in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.97"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kivalina, AK

Average wind speed in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Kivalina, AK

Average humidity in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Kivalina, AK

Average rainfall in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Kivalina, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kivalina, AK

Average snowfall in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.72").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kivalina, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kivalina, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kivalina, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Kivalina, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Kivalina, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Kivalina, AK

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

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

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