January weather forecast
Point Hope, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an extremely cold winter month in Point Hope, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 5.4°F (-14.8°C) and -2.2°F (-19°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 5.4°F (-14.8°C) and lows at -2.2°F (-19°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.7 snowfall days, and 14.92" (379mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 2h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:32 am and sunset at 5:08 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Point Hope is 1.3h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Point Hope, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 5.4°F (-14.8°C) and a low of -2.2°F (-19°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C) and a low-temperature of -2.2°F (-19°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 91%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Point Hope, during January, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Point Hope, during January, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Point Hope have in January?

The average day length in January is 2h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:32 am and sunset at 5:08 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 1.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from 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
Point Hope, AK

Average temperature in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (48.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (44.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-2.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Point Hope, AK

Average pressure in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.99"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.79"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Point Hope, AK

Average wind speed in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (19.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Point Hope, AK

Average humidity in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Point Hope, AK

Average rainfall in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Point Hope, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Point Hope, AK

Average snowfall in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").

Average snowfall days in January
Point Hope, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Point Hope, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Point Hope, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Point Hope, AK

Average UV index in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Point Hope, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in January
Point Hope, AK

Average visibility in January - Point Hope, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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 (5mi).

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