January weather forecast
Lake Minchumina, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another arctic cold winter month in Lake Minchumina, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between -8.3°F (-22.4°C) and 0.5°F (-17.5°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 0.5°F (-17.5°C) and an average low-temperature of -8.3°F (-22.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 94%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Lake Minchumina, in January, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Lake Minchumina, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.6 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 5h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 3:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:50 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 0.5°F (-17.5°C) and a minimum temperature of -8.3°F (-22.4°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Lake Minchumina, the average high-temperature is 0.5°F (-17.5°C), and the average low-temperature is -8.3°F (-22.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Lake Minchumina, the average relative humidity in January is 94%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Lake Minchumina, in January, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lake Minchumina, in January, during 12.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Minchumina have in January?

In January, the average day length is 5h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 3:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake Minchumina, sunrise is at 9:50 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat 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
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average temperature in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 0.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (68.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average pressure in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.92"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.75"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average wind speed in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average humidity in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 94%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (95%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (61%).

Average rainfall in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average rainfall in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average snowfall in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average UV index in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average visibility in January - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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