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Weather in Anchorage, Alaska for January 2026

Your guide to Anchorage weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Anchorage during January, with an average of 17 snowy days.
    According to Anchorage snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Tuesday, January 27.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Anchorage is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging -9.9 °F, this is -3.6 °F below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Anchorage predicts a temperature of -3.1 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Anchorage at the beginning of January is -8.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of -4.9 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
10
Dry days
Average rainy days
4
Rainy days
Average snowy days
17
Snow days
Average temperatures
-6°/-11°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
90 %
Avg humidity

Anchorage Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
-8°
2
Light freezing rain
-10°
3
Sunny
-11°
4
Overcast
-9°
5
Overcast
-7°
6
Heavy snow
-6°
7
Overcast
-7°
8
Mist
-8°
9
Light snow
-6°
10
Light freezing rain
-4°
11
Light freezing rain
-3°
12
Overcast
-6°
13
Light freezing rain
-5°
14
Heavy snow
-4°
15
Light snow
-4°
16
Light freezing rain
-6°
17
Light freezing rain
-4°
18
Light freezing rain
-6°
19
Overcast
-6°
20
Light freezing rain
-4°
21
Light freezing rain
-7°
22
Mist
-8°
23
Light freezing rain
-6°
24
Light freezing rain
-6°
25
Light freezing rain
-6°
26
Patchy moderate snow
-5°
27
Heavy snow
-10°
28
Light freezing rain
-4°
29
Overcast
-2°
30
Partly cloudy
-3°
31
Mist
-4°

Temperatures trend during January in Anchorage

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January weather in Anchorage day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 -8° /-13° 1.4 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 2 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -10° /-13° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Sunny
Sunny
 -11° /-15° 0.9 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 -9° /-14° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-13° 1.5 mm 1 cm
Jan. 6 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -6° /-12° 2.6 mm 1.9 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-13° 1.4 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 8 Mist
Mist
 -8° /-15° 0.7 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 9 Light snow
Light snow
 -6° /-14° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 10 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -4° /-11° 2.5 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 11 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -3° /-11° 2.3 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-11° 5.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -5° /-13° 0.9 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 14 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -4° /-10° 2.3 mm 1.5 cm
Jan. 15 Light snow
Light snow
 -4° /-10° 1.2 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 16 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -6° /-10° 1.8 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 17 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -4° /-10° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -6° /-11° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-10° 0.6 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 20 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -4° /-10° 0.8 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 21 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -7° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Mist
Mist
 -8° /-14° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -6° /-11° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -6° /-10° 1.2 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 25 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -6° /-10° 4.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -5° /-10° 4.5 mm 1.9 cm
Jan. 27 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -10° /-13° 7.9 mm 5.7 cm
Jan. 28 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -4° /-8° 0.4 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -3° /-8° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Mist
Mist
 -4° /-9° 0.2 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Anchorage in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Anchorage forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Anchorage in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Anchorage during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -6° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Anchorage during January?

In January, Anchorage can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 41.8 mm across approximately 4 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Anchorage in January 2026?

Anchorage experiences an average snowfall of 11.43 cm during January, occurring over 17 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Anchorage during January?

The average wind speed in Anchorage during January is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Anchorage snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Anchorage’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Anchorage sees 17 snowy days during January, with approximately 11.4 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Anchorage

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Anchorages January weather 💧
Typically, Anchorage has 4 rainy days in January with a total of 41.8 mm of rainfall.

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