January weather forecast
Tanacross, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another frigid cold winter month in Tanacross, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of -4°F (-20°C) and an average high of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

Tanacross's January weather, with an average high temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and an average low temperature of -4°F (-20°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Tanacross, during January, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In January, in Tanacross, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tanacross, during the entire year, snow falls for 93.8 days and aggregates up to 32.72" (831mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Tanacross, the average length of the day in January is 5h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:10 am and sunset at 4:22 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.9h.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Tanacross's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and an average low temperature of -4°F (-20°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Tanacross, is 6.3°F (-14.3°C), while the average low-temperature is -4°F (-20°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Tanacross, in January, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Tanacross, during January, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 5h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:10 am and sunset at 4:22 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tanacross have in January?

In Tanacross, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Tanacross, AK

Average temperature in January - Tanacross, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4°F).

Average pressure in January
Tanacross, AK

Average pressure in January - Tanacross, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.89"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Tanacross, AK

Average wind speed in January - Tanacross, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Tanacross, AK

Average humidity in January - Tanacross, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Tanacross, AK

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Tanacross, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Tanacross, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tanacross, AK

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

The month with the highest snowfall is November (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Tanacross, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Tanacross, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tanacross, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tanacross, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Tanacross, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Tanacross, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Tanacross, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Tanacross, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Tanacross, AK

Average visibility in January - Tanacross, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (5mi).

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