January weather forecast
Ohogamiut, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another frigid cold winter month in Ohogamiut, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 12.2°F (-11°C) and an average low of 3.7°F (-15.7°C).

Temperature

Ohogamiut's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 12.2°F (-11°C) to a low of 3.7°F (-15.7°C).

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January and April are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Ohogamiut, Alaska, in January, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) of snow. In Ohogamiut, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.8 days and aggregates up to 22.91" (582mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Ohogamiut is 6h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Ohogamiut, sunrise is at 11:05 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 5:49 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average high and low temperatures of 12.2°F (-11°C) and 3.7°F (-15.7°C) respectively, January is Ohogamiut's coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Ohogamiut, is 12.2°F (-11°C), while the low-temperature averages to 3.7°F (-15.7°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Ohogamiut, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month?

January and April are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Ohogamiut, in January, during 11.1 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 6h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:05 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 5:49 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ohogamiut have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Ohogamiut is 3h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Ohogamiut, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average temperature in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 12.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average pressure in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.71"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average wind speed in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average humidity in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average rainfall in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average snowfall in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average UV index in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Ohogamiut, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in January
Ohogamiut, AK

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

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

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