Alaska in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Alaska in january 2025
In this section, check out the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Alaska. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in Anchorage
very bad weather 265.6cm
Weather at 6am
18°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
27%
22%
10%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
23%
22%
9%
Weather at 6pm
18°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
25%
24%
8%
Weather at 3am
18°F
29%
27%
19%
12%
Where to go in Alaska in january?
Where to go in Alaska in january: destination map
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Where should you go in Alaska in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Alaska in january is very bad across the board.
January is one of the worst month for visiting Alaska. The climate in Anchor Point, Ketchikan, Haines, Kenai, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Nome, Hooper Bay, Dillingham, Kodiak, Healy, Barrow, Sitka, Dutch Harbor, Tok, Valdez and Sand Point and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very regularly wherever you go.
Climate in Alaska in january
Climate in Anchorage in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 22°F and minimum temperature is 16°F (for an average temperature of 20°F). The climate is rather cold in this city in the month of january. Bring warm clothes! With 1.6in over 3 days, it rains very little throughout your trip.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 22°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 16°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 37°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 06:27 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Fairbanks in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Fairbanks is -0°F (maximum temperature is 4°F and minimum temperature is -4°F). The climate is icy in this location in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. With barely 0.7in over 1 days, rain may be scarce throughout your journey.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | -0°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 4°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | -4°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 05:12 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Anchor Point in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 27°F (for an average temperature of 29°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality in this month. Plan to cover you well! With 5.5in over 8 days, rain may occur for your holidays. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 36°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||
| Length of day | 06:50 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Barrow in january
In january, maximum temperature is -2°F and minimum temperature is -7°F (for an average temperature of -5°F). The climate is icy there in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself!. With about 0.6in over 0 days, rain may be scarce during your vacations.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | -5°F | ||
| Highest temperature | -2°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | -7°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 97% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||
| Cloud cover | 78% | ||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Dillingham in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 20°F and minimum temperature is 13°F (for an average temperature of 16°F). The climate is icy in that locality in january. Plan a sweater!. With 4.1in over 8 days, rainfall can happen throughout your trip. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 16°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 20°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 13°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 33°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||
| Length of day | 07:01 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Alaska in january
| Anchorage in january | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in january | very bad weather |
| Anchor Point in january | very bad weather |
| Barrow in january | very bad weather |
| Dillingham in january | very bad weather |
| Dutch Harbor in january | very bad weather |
| Healy in january | very bad weather |
| Hooper Bay in january | very bad weather |
| Ketchikan in january | very bad weather |
| Tok in january | very bad weather |
| Cordova in january | very bad weather |
| Denali National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in january | very bad weather |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Goodnews Bay in january | very bad weather |
| Haines in january | very bad weather |
| Katmai National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Kenai in january | very bad weather |
| Kobuk Valley National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Kodiak in january | very bad weather |
| Kotzebue in january | very bad weather |
| Lake Clark National Park in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Alaska in january:
Weather data for Alaska in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Alaska. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Alaska can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Alaska.