January weather forecast
Koliganek, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Koliganek, Alaska, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C) and an average high of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

In Koliganek, Alaska, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 17.4°F (-8.1°C) at the peak and 9.7°F (-12.4°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Koliganek, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Koliganek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.3 days and collects up to 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Koliganek, in January, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 6.22" (158mm) of snow. In Koliganek, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.5 days and aggregates up to 34.53" (877mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Koliganek is 6h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:43 am and sunset at 5:41 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Koliganek, the average sunshine in January is 3h.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the month when Koliganek experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Koliganek, the average high-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Koliganek, in January, during 11.4 snowfall days, 6.22" (158mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Koliganek have in January?

In Koliganek, the average day length in January is 6h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:43 am and sunset at 5:41 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Koliganek, AK

Average temperature in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.4°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 (17.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Koliganek, AK

Average pressure in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.65"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.61"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Koliganek, AK

Average wind speed in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Koliganek, AK

Average humidity in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Koliganek, AK

Average rainfall in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Koliganek, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Koliganek, AK

Average snowfall in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Koliganek, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Koliganek, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Koliganek, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Koliganek, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Koliganek, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and November (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in January
Koliganek, AK

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

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

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