January weather forecast
Knik, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Knik, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Temperature

Knik notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In Knik, in January, during 8 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Knik, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow. In Knik, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.8 days and aggregates up to 22.48" (571mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Knik, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:15 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.1h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Knik experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and a minimum of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Knik, is 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Knik, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Knik, during January, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Knik have in January?

The average day length in January is 6h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:15 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Knik?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Knik, AK

Average temperature in January - Knik, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Knik, AK

Average pressure in January - Knik, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.71"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.68"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Knik, AK

Average wind speed in January - Knik, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Knik, AK

Average humidity in January - Knik, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).

Average rainfall in January
Knik, AK

Average rainfall in January - Knik, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Knik, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Knik, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Knik, AK

Average snowfall in January - Knik, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Knik, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Knik, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Knik, 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 May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Knik, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Knik, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Knik, AK

Average UV index in January - Knik, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Knik, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Knik, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Knik, AK

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

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

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