January weather forecast
Selawik, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Selawik, Alaska, is a polar cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.7°F (-17.4°C) and -8.1°F (-22.3°C).

Temperature

Selawik's January weather reaches an average high of 0.7°F (-17.4°C) and an average low of -8.1°F (-22.3°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In Selawik, Alaska, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Selawik, in January, during 10.4 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Selawik, during the entire year, snow falls for 90.6 days and aggregates up to 33.58" (853mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 4h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 12:23 pm and sunset at 3:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 10:45 am and sunset at 5:01 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Selawik, the average sunshine in January is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 0.7°F (-17.4°C) and a low of -8.1°F (-22.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 0.7°F (-17.4°C) and -8.1°F (-22.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Selawik, in January, during 1.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Selawik, during January, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Selawik have in January?

In January, the average day length is 4h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Selawik?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 12:23 pm and sunset at 3:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:45 am and sunset at 5:01 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Selawik have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Selawik?

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.
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Average temperature in January
Selawik, AK

Average temperature in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 0.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Selawik, AK

Average pressure in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Selawik, AK

Average wind speed in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Selawik, AK

Average humidity in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Selawik, AK

Average rainfall in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Selawik, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Selawik, AK

Average snowfall in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Selawik, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 3min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Selawik, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Selawik, AK

Average UV index in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Selawik, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Selawik, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Selawik, AK

Average visibility in January - Selawik, 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 and December (4mi).

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