January weather forecast
Northway Junction, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Northway Junction, Alaska, is another arctic cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min -10.5°F (-23.6°C) and max -0.2°F (-17.9°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching -0.2°F (-17.9°C) at the peak and -10.5°F (-23.6°C) at the low.

Humidity

In Northway Junction, Alaska, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

Rainfall

In Northway Junction, during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation. In Northway Junction, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.1 days and collects up to 7.56" (192mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In Northway Junction, during January, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 84.1 snowfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 6h and 2min.
On the first day of January in Northway Junction, sunrise is at 10:02 am and sunset at 2:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 4:19 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.8h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with its high-temperature average of -0.2°F (-17.9°C) and a low-temperature average of -10.5°F (-23.6°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -0.2°F (-17.9°C) and a low-temperature of -10.5°F (-23.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 92%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Northway Junction, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, in Northway Junction, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Northway Junction have in January?

In January, the average day length is 6h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:02 am and sunset at 2:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 4:19 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Northway Junction, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.8h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Northway Junction, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average temperature in January - Northway Junction, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -0.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -10.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average pressure in January - Northway Junction, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average wind speed in January - Northway Junction, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (3.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average humidity in January - Northway Junction, 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 (53%).

Average rainfall in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average rainfall in January - Northway Junction, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Northway Junction, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average snowfall in January - Northway Junction, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Northway Junction, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Northway Junction, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Northway Junction, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average UV index in January - Northway Junction, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Northway Junction, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Northway Junction, AK

Average visibility in January - Northway Junction, 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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