January weather forecast
Olnes, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Olnes, Alaska, is another arctic cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 2.1°F (-16.6°C) and min -9°F (-22.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 2.1°F (-16.6°C) and a low of -9°F (-22.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 92%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In Olnes, in January, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Olnes, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.3 days and aggregates up to 24.49" (622mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Olnes, Alaska, the average length of the day in January is 5h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:57 am and sunset at 2:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:41 am and sunset at 4:26 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 2.1°F (-16.6°C) and a low of -9°F (-22.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Olnes.

How cold is it in January?

Olnes in January has an average high-temperature of 2.1°F (-16.6°C) and an average low-temperature of -9°F (-22.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Olnes, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the driest month in Olnes?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Olnes?

In Olnes, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Olnes have in January?

In January, the average day length is 5h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:57 am and sunset at 2:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:41 am and sunset at 4:26 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Olnes have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Olnes is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Olnes, AK

Average temperature in January - Olnes, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -9°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 (-9°F).

Average pressure in January
Olnes, AK

Average pressure in January - Olnes, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"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
Olnes, AK

Average wind speed in January - Olnes, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Olnes, AK

Average humidity in January - Olnes, 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 (56%).

Average rainfall in January
Olnes, AK

Average rainfall in January - Olnes, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Olnes, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Olnes, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Olnes, AK

Average snowfall in January - Olnes, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Olnes, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Olnes, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Olnes, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).

  • 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: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Olnes, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Olnes, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Olnes, AK

Average UV index in January - Olnes, 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, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Olnes, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Olnes, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Olnes, AK

Average visibility in January - Olnes, 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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