January weather forecast
Wales, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Wales, Alaska, is another frigid cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.9°F (-16.7°C) and max 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

In Wales, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 9°F (-12.8°C) and a low of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

Humidity

In Wales, 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 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Wales, in January, during 11.2 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90 snowfall days, and 20.51" (521mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 4h and 59min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 12:30 pm and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:07 am and sunset at 5:43 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 1.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Wales experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 9°F (-12.8°C) and a minimum of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Wales, is 9°F (-12.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Wales, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Wales?

In Wales, Alaska, in January, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Wales have in January?

The average day length in January is 4h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 12:30 pm and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:07 am and sunset at 5:43 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 1.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat 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
Wales, AK

Average temperature in January - Wales, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (50°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (45.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (1.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Wales, AK

Average pressure in January - Wales, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.72"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wales, AK

Average wind speed in January - Wales, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12mph).

Average humidity in January
Wales, AK

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Wales, AK

Average rainfall in January - Wales, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Wales, AK

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wales, AK

Average snowfall in January - Wales, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wales, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Wales, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (13 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wales, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wales, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Wales, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Wales, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Wales, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Wales, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in January
Wales, AK

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

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

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