January weather forecast
Petersville, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Petersville, Alaska, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 8.8°F (-12.9°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

Petersville's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 16.9°F (-8.4°C) to a low of 8.8°F (-12.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Petersville. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. In Petersville, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.9 days and aggregates up to 36.89" (937mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Petersville, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 12min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:31 am and sunset at 3:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:34 am and sunset at 4:58 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Petersville, the average sunshine in January is 4.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and a low of 8.8°F (-12.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Petersville, in January, the average high-temperature is 16.9°F (-8.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 8.8°F (-12.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Petersville?

In Petersville, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Petersville, in January, during 5 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Petersville, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Petersville have in January?

In Petersville, the average day length in January is 6h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:31 am and sunset at 3:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:34 am and sunset at 4:58 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Petersville is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Petersville, AK

Average temperature in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 16.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Petersville, AK

Average pressure in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.77"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.72"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Petersville, AK

Average wind speed in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Petersville, AK

Average humidity in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).

Average rainfall in January
Petersville, AK

Average rainfall in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Petersville, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petersville, AK

Average snowfall in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Petersville, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petersville, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Petersville, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Petersville, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Petersville, AK

Average visibility in January - Petersville, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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