January weather forecast
McCarthy, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an extremely cold winter month in McCarthy, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and an average low of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and a low of 1.9°F (-16.7°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In McCarthy, in January, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In McCarthy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 15 days. Throughout January, 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated. In McCarthy, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.3 days and aggregates up to 44.02" (1118mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 6h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:47 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of January, in McCarthy, sunrise is at 8:55 am and sunset at 4:34 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and a low of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

In McCarthy, 13.5°F (-10.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 1.9°F (-16.7°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What are the most humid months?

January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In McCarthy, Alaska, during January, snow falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 6h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:47 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:55 am and sunset at 4:34 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January in McCarthy?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
McCarthy, AK

Average temperature in January - McCarthy, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 13.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°F).

Average pressure in January
McCarthy, AK

Average pressure in January - McCarthy, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.82"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
McCarthy, AK

Average wind speed in January - McCarthy, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
McCarthy, AK

Average humidity in January - McCarthy, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in January
McCarthy, AK

Average rainfall in January - McCarthy, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
McCarthy, AK

Average rainfall days in January - McCarthy, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
McCarthy, AK

Average snowfall in January - McCarthy, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
McCarthy, AK

Average snowfall days in January - McCarthy, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - McCarthy, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
McCarthy, AK

Average sunshine days in January - McCarthy, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
McCarthy, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
McCarthy, AK

Average cloud cover in January - McCarthy, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, May and June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
McCarthy, AK

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

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

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