January weather forecast
Orca, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Orca, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 30.2°F (-1°C) and a minimum average of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In Orca, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Orca, in January, during 13.6 rainfall days, 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orca, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.3 days and collects up to 72.4" (1839mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Orca, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 12.64" (321mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Orca, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.1 days and aggregates up to 74.57" (1894mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 6h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 9:50 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 4:50 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.5h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Orca, 30.2°F (-1°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.8°F (-4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Orca in January?

In Orca, during January, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Orca, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 12.64" (321mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Orca have in January?

The average day length in January is 6h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 9:50 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 4:50 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Orca, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.5h.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Orca, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°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 (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Orca, AK

Average pressure in January - Orca, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.7"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.65"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Orca, AK

Average wind speed in January - Orca, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Orca, AK

Average humidity in January - Orca, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Orca, AK

Average rainfall in January - Orca, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 6.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.72").

Average rainfall days in January
Orca, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Orca, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Orca, AK

Average snowfall in January - Orca, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 12.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (17.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Orca, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Orca, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Orca, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 4min

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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Orca, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Orca, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Orca, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Orca, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Orca, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in January
Orca, AK

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

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

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