January weather forecast
Shageluk, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Shageluk, Alaska, is an extremely cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and -3.1°F (-19.5°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and an average low-temperature of -3.1°F (-19.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Shageluk, in January, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shageluk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.8 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Shageluk, during January, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow. In Shageluk, during the entire year, snow falls for 111.6 days and aggregates up to 51.93" (1319mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 6h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:08 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:10 am and sunset at 5:32 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Shageluk, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and a low of -3.1°F (-19.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Shageluk, is 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and the average low-temperature is -3.1°F (-19.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Shageluk, the average relative humidity in January is 95%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Shageluk, in January, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Shageluk, in January, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shageluk have in January?

The average day length in January is 6h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:08 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:10 am and sunset at 5:32 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shageluk have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Shageluk, AK

Average temperature in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -3.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Shageluk, AK

Average pressure in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.8"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.91"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shageluk, AK

Average wind speed in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Shageluk, AK

Average humidity in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Shageluk, AK

Average rainfall in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Shageluk, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shageluk, AK

Average snowfall in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shageluk, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shageluk, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Shageluk, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Shageluk, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in January
Shageluk, AK

Average visibility in January - Shageluk, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April and December (3mi).

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