United StatesAverage weather for Sitka in January
It's cold in January in Sitka with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 5°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Sitka with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 1°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 8°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Sitka is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In January, there is an average of 223 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 21 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Sitka in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
6°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
8°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
3°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
223 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
19 days | 12 days | |
 Total snowfall |
21 cm | 16 cm | |
| Snowy days |
10 days | 8 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Is January a good time to visit Sitka?
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Sitka. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 18°C in 2018, Sitka reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -12°C to a highest value of 12°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Sitka
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Sitka, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Sitka
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Sitka, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 19 days of precipitation in Sitka.
Daily Snowfall in January in Sitka
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Sitka, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV index in January in Sitka
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Sitka, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Sitka over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Sitka, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Sitka over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Sitka, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Sitka per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Sitka, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in January for Sitka
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Average weather in Sitka by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sitka. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
