Alta in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Alta in january 2026
The weather in Alta in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 323.9cm
Weather at 6am
18°F
Cloudy
28% of time
25%
23%
17%
Weather at 12pm
18°F
Snow showers
26% of time
26%
21%
19%
Weather at 6pm
18°F
Snow showers
29% of time
26%
21%
16%
Weather at 3am
18°F
40%
21%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Alta in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Alta in january.
The climate of Alta in january is very bad
The weather in january in Alta is quite dry (with 2in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 1.8in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is icy there this month. Plan a sweater!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 23°F. The minimum is 16°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Alta is 20°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Alta in the month of january with a maximum record of 41°F in 2019 and a minimum record of -13°F in 2010.
On average, in Alta, the days of january last 00:00. The sun rises at 00:00 and sunset is at 00:00.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Alta in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 41°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -13°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 5°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 323.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.53km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 00:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 00:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Alta in january 2025:
13°F to 27°F
11°F to 14°F
13°F to 23°F
7°F to 11°F
7°F to 22°F
5°F to 23°F
-2°F to -0°F
13°F to 18°F
7°F to 11°F
7°F to 18°F
23°F to 25°F
25°F to 27°F
23°F to 34°F
27°F to 36°F
23°F to 36°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
25°F to 38°F
23°F to 31°F
14°F to 20°F
4°F to 13°F
-0°F to 13°F
14°F to 18°F
11°F to 16°F
13°F to 20°F
23°F to 25°F
20°F to 25°F
22°F to 29°F
22°F to 25°F
22°F to 25°F
23°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in Lapland in january
Cities near Alta:
| Lakselv in january | very bad weather |
| Hammerfest in january | very bad weather |
| Skjervoy in january | very bad weather |
| Storslett in january | very bad weather |
| Kautokeino in january | very bad weather |
| Lyngen Alps (Lyngsalpan) in january | very bad weather |
| Lyngseidet in january | very bad weather |
| Kilpisjärvi in january | very bad weather |
| Honningsvåg in january | very bad weather |
| Tromso in january | very bad weather |
| Lemmenjoki National park (Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto) in january | very bad weather |
| Enontekiö in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Alta in january:
Weather data for Alta for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Alta. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Alta can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Alta.