January weather forecast
Nenana, AK

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Weather in January

January weather in Nenana, Alaska, brings in the most frigid time of the year. The cold of the previous month deepens, with temperatures reaching -10.8°F (-23.8°C) at night and rarely rising above 1.4°F (-17°C) during the day. Snowfall is frequent, often covering the city in its blanket, and the month sees ten days of snow. The daylight hours are minimal, with the city almost in constant twilight. Despite the cold, it can be a magical time, as icicles hang from the eaves and the landscape transforms into a winter wonderland.

Temperature

In Nenana, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 1.4°F (-17°C) and a low of -10.8°F (-23.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Nenana are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Nenana is January, when the rain falls for 1.8 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nenana are January through May, September through December. In Nenana, in January, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Nenana, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.5 days and aggregates up to 24.09" (612mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 5h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:54 am and sunset at 3:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:42 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Nenana is 3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Nenana. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Nenana?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 1.4°F (-17°C) and a low of -10.8°F (-23.8°C), is the coldest month in Nenana.

How cold is it in Nenana in January?

During January, Nenana experiences an average high-temperature of 1.4°F (-17°C) and a low-temperature of -10.8°F (-23.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Nenana?

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Nenana?

The average relative humidity in January is 95%.

What is the driest month in Nenana?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Nenana. Rain falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Nenana?

In Nenana, during January, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Nenana in January?

In Nenana, during January, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Nenana?

In January, the average day length in Nenana is 5h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Nenana?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:54 am and sunset at 3:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:42 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nenana have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Nenana is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Nenana?

The months with the lowest UV index in Nenana are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Nenana?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Nenana, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Nenana, AK

Average temperature in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 1.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Nenana, AK

Average pressure in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Nenana, AK

Average wind speed in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August, September and October (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Nenana, AK

Average humidity in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).

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Average rainfall in January
Nenana, AK

Average rainfall in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in January
Nenana, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Nenana, AK

Average snowfall in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Nenana, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Nenana, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Nenana, AK

Average UV index in January - Nenana, 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, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Nenana, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Nenana, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in January
Nenana, AK

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (2mi).

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