January weather forecast
Skwentna, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Skwentna, Alaska, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.6°F (-14.1°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

Skwentna notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and a low of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

Humidity

In Skwentna, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In Skwentna, in January, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Skwentna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.5 days and collects up to 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Skwentna, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 9.02" (229mm) of snow. In Skwentna, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.8 days and aggregates up to 63.98" (1625mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 6h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:26 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of January, in Skwentna, sunrise is at 9:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.5h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, with an average high of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and a low of 6.6°F (-14.1°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is January?

January temperatures in Skwentna vary between a high-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and a low-temperature of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Skwentna, Alaska, in January, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Skwentna?

In Skwentna, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Skwentna?

The average day length in January is 6h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:26 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Skwentna, AK

Average temperature in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 15.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Skwentna, AK

Average pressure in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.74"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Skwentna, AK

Average wind speed in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Skwentna, AK

Average humidity in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (62%).

Average rainfall in January
Skwentna, AK

Average rainfall in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
Skwentna, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Skwentna, AK

Average snowfall in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (16.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Skwentna, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Skwentna, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Skwentna, AK

Average UV index in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Skwentna, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are August and December (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in January
Skwentna, AK

Average visibility in January - Skwentna, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (4mi).

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