January weather forecast
Umiat, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Umiat, Alaska, is a life-threatening cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between -8.9°F (-22.7°C) and -20.7°F (-29.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of -8.9°F (-22.7°C) and an average low-temperature of -20.7°F (-29.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Umiat, during January, snow falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Umiat, during the entire year, snow falls for 139.2 days and aggregates up to 28.35" (720mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Umiat, the average length of the day in January is 2h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 10:48 am and sunset at 3:55 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 1h.

UV index

January through April, September through 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of -8.9°F (-22.7°C) and a low of -20.7°F (-29.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Umiat experiences an average high-temperature of -8.9°F (-22.7°C) and a low-temperature of -20.7°F (-29.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Umiat?

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Umiat, in January, during 1.3 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Umiat, Alaska, in January, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 2h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 3:00 pm and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:48 am and sunset at 3:55 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Umiat have in January?

In Umiat, the average sunshine duration in January is 1h.

What is the month with 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 1.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Umiat, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -8.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Umiat, AK

Average pressure in January - Umiat, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Umiat, AK

Average wind speed in January - Umiat, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Umiat, AK

Average humidity in January - Umiat, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Umiat, AK

Average rainfall in January - Umiat, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Umiat, AK

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Umiat, AK

Average snowfall in January - Umiat, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (5.08").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Umiat, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Umiat, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Umiat, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 2h and 1min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Umiat, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Umiat, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Umiat, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Umiat, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Umiat, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in January
Umiat, AK

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is December (3mi).

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