Sitka in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sitka in january 2026
The weather in Sitka in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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 801.1cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Snow showers
27% of time
25%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Snow showers
28% of time
27%
16%
13%
Weather at 6pm
32°F
Snow showers
27% of time
27%
14%
13%
Weather at 3am
32°F
26%
24%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sitka in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sitka in january.
The climate of Sitka in january is very bad
In january in Sitka, the climate is wet (with 20.8in of precipitation over 20 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 19.6in of rainfall over 17 days.
The climate is rather cold there the month of january. Plan to cover you well! The high seasonal norm is 34°F. The seasonal minimum is 31°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Sitka is 32°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Sitka in january with a maximum record of 47°F in 2014 and a minimum record of -0°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 17 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 55% of time.
Day length in Sitka in january is 07:27. Sunrise is at 08:28 and sets at 15:55.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sitka in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 47°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -0°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 20.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (64%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.9in (2014) | ||||
| Snowfall | 801.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.27km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 71% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:28 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:27 | ||||
| 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 Sitka in january 2025:
29°F to 31°F
31°F to 34°F
31°F to 34°F
27°F to 29°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
32°F to 40°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
36°F to 41°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 38°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 38°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 32°F
18°F to 27°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in january
Cities near Sitka:
| Haines in january | very bad weather |
| Ketchikan in january | very bad weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Cordova in january | very bad weather |
| Valdez in january | very bad weather |
| Tok in january | very bad weather |
| Anchorage in january | very bad weather |
| Kenai in january | very bad weather |
| Anchor Point in january | very bad weather |
| Kodiak in january | very bad weather |
| Healy in january | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Sitka
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Weather data for Sitka in january:
Weather data for Sitka for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sitka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sitka 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 Sitka.