January weather forecast
Sleetmute, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sleetmute, Alaska, is an extremely cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -3.6°F (-19.8°C) and an average high of 6.4°F (-14.2°C).

Temperature

Sleetmute reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 6.4°F (-14.2°C) at the peak and -3.6°F (-19.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 93%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Sleetmute, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sleetmute, during the entire year, snow falls for 104.6 days and aggregates up to 50.39" (1280mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sleetmute, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:47 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:54 am and sunset at 5:29 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Sleetmute, the average sunshine in January is 2.8h.

UV index

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Sleetmute experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and a low of -3.6°F (-19.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Sleetmute, 6.4°F (-14.2°C) is the average high-temperature and -3.6°F (-19.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Sleetmute?

In Sleetmute, the average relative humidity in January is 93%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout January, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sleetmute have in January?

In Sleetmute, the average day length in January is 6h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sleetmute?

On the first day of January in Sleetmute, sunrise is at 10:47 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:54 am and sunset at 5:29 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. 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
Sleetmute, AK

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -3.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Sleetmute, AK

Average pressure in January - Sleetmute, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.78"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.93"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sleetmute, AK

Average wind speed in January - Sleetmute, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Sleetmute, AK

Average humidity in January - Sleetmute, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Sleetmute, AK

Average rainfall in January - Sleetmute, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Sleetmute, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Sleetmute, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sleetmute, AK

Average snowfall in January - Sleetmute, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sleetmute, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Sleetmute, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sleetmute, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Sleetmute, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Sleetmute, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Sleetmute, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Sleetmute, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in January
Sleetmute, AK

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

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

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