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
Fairbanks's January weather, with an average high temperature of 2.1°F (-16.6°C) and an average low temperature of -9°F (-22.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.Humidity
In Fairbanks, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fairbanks, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.3 days and aggregates up to 24.49" (622mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fairbanks, the average length of the day in January is 5h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:53 am and sunset at 2:54 pm. On the last day of January, in Fairbanks, sunrise is at 9:39 am and sunset at 4:28 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Fairbanks 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What part of the year is the coldest?
How cold is January in Fairbanks?
What is the average humidity in January?
What is the driest month?
How many days does it rain in January?
How much does it snow in January?
What is the average length of the day in January in Fairbanks?
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
How long on average sun shines in January?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in January?
Average temperature in January
Fairbanks, AK
- Average high temperature in January: 2.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: -9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9°F).
Average pressure in January
Fairbanks, 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
Fairbanks, AK
- Average wind speed in January: 4.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (4.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Fairbanks, AK
- Average humidity in January: 92%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).
Average rainfall in January
Fairbanks, AK
- Average rainfall in January: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in January
Fairbanks, AK
- Average rainfall days in January: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Fairbanks, AK
- Average snowfall in January: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Fairbanks, AK
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fairbanks, 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: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Fairbanks, 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 (12.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Fairbanks, 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
Fairbanks, AK
- Average cloud cover in January: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in January
Fairbanks, AK
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
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 (4mi).
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