January weather forecast
Port Chilkoot, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Port Chilkoot, Alaska, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Port Chilkoot, in January, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 5.51" (140mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Port Chilkoot, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.4 days and collects up to 48.03" (1220mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Port Chilkoot, in January, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 18.82" (478mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 83.4 snowfall days, and 86.57" (2199mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 7h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:56 am and sunset at 3:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:16 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Port Chilkoot?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

How cold is January?

Port Chilkoot in January has an average high-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Port Chilkoot?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout January, 5.51" (140mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 14.9 days. Throughout January, 18.82" (478mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 7h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:56 am and sunset at 3:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:16 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (12.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average pressure in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average wind speed in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average humidity in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average rainfall in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 5.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (5.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average snowfall in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 18.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (21.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average UV index in January - Port Chilkoot, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in January
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average visibility in January - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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