January weather forecast
Moose Pass, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Moose Pass, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 9°F (-12.8°C) and max 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

In January, in Moose Pass, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Moose Pass, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.8 days and collects up to 46.1" (1171mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Moose Pass, during January, snow falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 17.09" (434mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 116.2 snowfall days, and 116.38" (2956mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Moose Pass, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:04 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:16 am and sunset at 5:05 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.9h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Moose Pass, records 18.7°F (-7.4°C), while the low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Moose Pass, in January, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Moose Pass, during January, snow falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 17.09" (434mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Moose Pass, Alaska, the average day length in January is 6h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:04 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:16 am and sunset at 5:05 pm AKST.

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

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Moose Pass, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from 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
Moose Pass, AK

Average temperature in January - Moose Pass, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (58.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Moose Pass, AK

Average pressure in January - Moose Pass, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.66"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.62"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Moose Pass, AK

Average wind speed in January - Moose Pass, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Moose Pass, AK

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Moose Pass, AK

Average rainfall in January - Moose Pass, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Moose Pass, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Moose Pass, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Moose Pass, AK

Average snowfall in January - Moose Pass, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 17.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (24.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Moose Pass, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Moose Pass, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Moose Pass, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Moose Pass, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Moose Pass, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7 days).

Average UV index in January
Moose Pass, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Moose Pass, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Moose Pass, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in January
Moose Pass, AK

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

The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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