January weather forecast
Shungnak, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Shungnak, Alaska, is another arctic cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -11.7°F (-24.3°C) and an average high of -1.7°F (-18.7°C).

Temperature

January is Shungnak's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of -1.7°F (-18.7°C) and lows of -11.7°F (-24.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Shungnak, in January, during 10.7 snowfall days, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shungnak, during the entire year, snow falls for 91.1 days and aggregates up to 61.46" (1561mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 4h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 12:21 pm and sunset at 2:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:36 am and sunset at 4:47 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Shungnak, the average sunshine in January is 2.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Shungnak's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of -1.7°F (-18.7°C) and lows of -11.7°F (-24.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Shungnak, is -1.7°F (-18.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to -11.7°F (-24.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Shungnak is 89%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Shungnak, in January, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout January, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shungnak have in January?

In January, the average day length in Shungnak is 4h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 12:21 pm and sunset at 2:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:36 am and sunset at 4:47 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shungnak have in January?

In Shungnak, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Shungnak, AK

Average temperature in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -1.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Shungnak, AK

Average pressure in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.79"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shungnak, AK

Average wind speed in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, April, July, August and September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Shungnak, AK

Average humidity in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Shungnak, AK

Average rainfall in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Shungnak, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shungnak, AK

Average snowfall in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shungnak, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

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
Shungnak, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Shungnak, AK

Average UV index in January - Shungnak, 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, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Shungnak, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Shungnak, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and August (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in January
Shungnak, AK

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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