January weather forecast
Ester, AK

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a polar cold winter month in Ester, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between -9°F (-22.8°C) and 1.8°F (-16.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 1.8°F (-16.8°C) and an average low-temperature of -9°F (-22.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ester, in January, during 10.8 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ester, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.4 days and aggregates up to 25" (635mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 5h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:55 am and sunset at 2:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 9:40 am and sunset at 4:29 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 1.8°F (-16.8°C) and a minimum average of -9°F (-22.8°C).

How cold is January?

Ester in January has an average high-temperature of 1.8°F (-16.8°C) and an average low-temperature of -9°F (-22.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 93%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ester, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Ester, in January, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ester have in January?

In January, the average day length is 5h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:55 am and sunset at 2:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:40 am and sunset at 4:29 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ester have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and 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 Ester?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Ester, AK

Average temperature in January - Ester, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 1.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9°F).

Average pressure in January
Ester, AK

Average pressure in January - Ester, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.94"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
Ester, AK

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August, October, November and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Ester, AK

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).

Average rainfall in January
Ester, AK

Average rainfall in January - Ester, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Ester, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Ester, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ester, AK

Average snowfall in January - Ester, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ester, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Ester, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ester, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ester, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Ester, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Ester, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Ester, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Ester, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Ester, AK

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

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

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