January weather forecast
McKinley Park, AK

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The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park
The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park

Weather in January

January, like December, is a polar cold winter month in McKinley Park, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 2.8°F (-16.2°C) and -8°F (-22.2°C).

Temperature

McKinley Park's January weather, with an average high temperature of 2.8°F (-16.2°C) and an average low temperature of -8°F (-22.2°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 92%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated. In McKinley Park, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 116.3 days and aggregates up to 42.13" (1070mm) of snow.

Daylight

In McKinley Park, the average length of the day in January is 5h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:39 am and sunset at 3:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October 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 regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With average high and low temperatures of 2.8°F (-16.2°C) and -8°F (-22.2°C) respectively, January is McKinley Park's coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In McKinley Park, in January, the average high-temperature is 2.8°F (-16.2°C), and the average low-temperature is -8°F (-22.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in McKinley Park?

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.2 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, in McKinley Park, Alaska, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In McKinley Park, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does McKinley Park have in January?

The average day length in January is 5h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:39 am and sunset at 3:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does McKinley Park have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average temperature in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8°F).

Average pressure in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average pressure in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average wind speed in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average humidity in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (67%).

Average rainfall in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall days in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (7.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

Average snowfall days in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall days in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average sunshine days in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average UV index in January - McKinley Park, 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, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average cloud cover in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in January
McKinley Park, AK

Average visibility in January - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (3mi).

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