Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of -7.1°F (-21.7°C) and a low of -16.6°F (-27°C).Humidity
January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
January, April and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Prudhoe Bay, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prudhoe Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 122.8 days and aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, is 1h and 26min.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 3:25 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 0.8h.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months in Prudhoe Bay?
How cold is it in Prudhoe Bay in January?
What are the most humid months in Prudhoe Bay?
What is the average humidity in January in Prudhoe Bay?
What is the driest month in Prudhoe Bay?
How much does it rain in Prudhoe Bay in January?
How many days does it snow in January in Prudhoe Bay?
How many hours of daylight does Prudhoe Bay have in January?
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Prudhoe Bay?
How long on average sun shines in January in Prudhoe Bay?
What is the UV index reading in January in Prudhoe Bay?
Average temperature in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average high temperature in January: -7.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (51.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: -16.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average humidity in January: 93%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average rainfall in January: 0.16"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, April and December (0.16").
Average rainfall days in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average rainfall days in January: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average snowfall in January: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.81").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average daylight in January: 1h and 2min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 0h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14 days).
Average UV index in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average cloud cover in January: 72
The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in January
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and December (4mi).
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