January weather forecast
Woodchopper, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Woodchopper, Alaska, is a polar cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between -11.4°F (-24.1°C) and -1.1°F (-18.4°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of -1.1°F (-18.4°C) and a low of -11.4°F (-24.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. In Woodchopper, during the entire year, snow falls for 80 days and aggregates up to 26.22" (666mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 5h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:10 am and sunset at 3:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:54 am and sunset at 4:40 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of -1.1°F (-18.4°C) and an average low-temperature of -11.4°F (-24.1°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -1.1°F (-18.4°C) and a low-temperature of -11.4°F (-24.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 94%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Woodchopper, Alaska, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Woodchopper have in January?

The average day length in January is 5h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:10 am and sunset at 3:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Woodchopper, sunrise is at 9:54 am and sunset at 4:40 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Woodchopper have in January?

In Woodchopper, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Woodchopper?

In Woodchopper, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Woodchopper, AK

Average temperature in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: -1.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -11.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Woodchopper, AK

Average pressure in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Woodchopper, AK

Average wind speed in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, February, October, November and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Woodchopper, AK

Average humidity in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).

Average rainfall in January
Woodchopper, AK

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Woodchopper, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Woodchopper, AK

Average snowfall in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Woodchopper, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Woodchopper, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Woodchopper, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Woodchopper, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Woodchopper, AK

Average visibility in January - Woodchopper, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (3mi).

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