January weather forecast
Moose Creek, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Moose Creek, Alaska, is another arctic cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -8.3°F (-22.4°C) and 2.7°F (-16.3°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Moose Creek's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 2.7°F (-16.3°C) and a low-temperature of -8.3°F (-22.4°C).

Humidity

In Moose Creek, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Moose Creek, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 85.5 snowfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 5h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:49 am and sunset at 2:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:36 am and sunset at 4:27 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Moose Creek is 3.5h.

UV index

January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Moose Creek, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 2.7°F (-16.3°C) and a low of -8.3°F (-22.4°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Moose Creek, records 2.7°F (-16.3°C), while the low-temperature is -8.3°F (-22.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month in Moose Creek?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Moose Creek, in January, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Moose Creek, during January, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Moose Creek?

In January, the average day length is 5h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:49 am and sunset at 2:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:36 am and sunset at 4:27 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Moose Creek have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Moose Creek is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average pressure in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average wind speed in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average humidity in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (56%).

Average rainfall in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average rainfall in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average snowfall in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average UV index in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Moose Creek, AK

Average visibility in January - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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 (4mi).

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