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Weather in Alaska for January 2027

Your guide to Alaska weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, Alaska usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Alaska at the beginning of January is 1.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 4 °C by the end of January.

    • More

  • Is January a good time to visit Alaska? check out the best time to travel to Alaska page.

  • ✨ Is January a good time to visit Alaska? – Ask the AI Weatherman

Average dry days
13
Dry days
Average rainy days
14
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
2°/-1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
86 %
Avg humidity

Alaska Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light sleet
1°
2
Light snow
0°
3
Light rain
2°
4
Light sleet showers
1°
5
Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
2°
6
Patchy rain possible
2°
7
Light snow
1°
8
Light snow
2°
9
Heavy rain
5°
10
Heavy rain
2°
11
Heavy rain
1°
12
Light snow
0°
13
Heavy rain
2°
14
Moderate rain
3°
15
Light snow
2°
16
Light snow
2°
17
Partly cloudy
1°
18
Overcast
0°
19
Light snow
0°
20
Light snow
2°
21
Moderate rain
2°
22
Moderate rain
3°
23
Light rain
2°
24
Light rain
3°
25
Moderate rain
2°
26
Heavy rain
3°
27
Moderate rain
4°
28
Heavy rain
5°
29
Heavy rain
6°
30
Heavy rain
4°
31
Moderate rain
3°

What’s the Weather Like in Alaska This January?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Alaska’s cities this January.
CloudyKetchikan2 °C / -1 °CModerate snowJuneau-3 °C / -8 °CCloudyAnchorage-7 °C / -12 °CModerate snowSkagway-7 °C / -12 °CCloudyFairbanks-19 °C / -27 °CPatchy rain possibleSitka3 °C / 1 °CCloudyDenali National Park-16 °C / -24 °CModerate snowGlacier Bay National Park and Preserve1 °C / -2 °CModerate snowSeward-2 °C / -7 °CModerate snowWhittier-3 °C / -9 °CHeavy freezing drizzleDenali Park-13 °C / -21 °CModerate snowTalkeetna-7 °C / -12 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during January in Alaska

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January weather in Alaska day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Light sleet
Light sleet
 1° /-2° 3.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-3° 2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Light rain
Light rain
 2° /-3° 8.9 mm 3.3 cm
Jan. 4 Light sleet showers
Light sleet showers
 1° /-2° 8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
 2° /-2° 30.7 mm 11.8 cm
Jan. 6 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-1° 2.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-2° 20.7 mm 3.1 cm
Jan. 8 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /0° 6.2 mm 2.9 cm
Jan. 9 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 5° /1° 123.3 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 10 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 2° /0° 25.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 1° /-1° 71.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 12 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-2° 29.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 2° /-1° 83.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 3° /-1° 13.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-2° 38.7 mm 1.5 cm
Jan. 16 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-2° 2 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 17 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-3° 2.3 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 20 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-3° 10.7 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 21 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 2° /0° 12.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 3° /0° 15.1 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 23 Light rain
Light rain
 2° /1° 7.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Light rain
Light rain
 3° /1° 2.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 2° /0° 13.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 3° /2° 47.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 4° /1° 24.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 5° /4° 58.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 6° /4° 33.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 4° /2° 36.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 3° /-1° 18.3 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Alaska 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 Alaska forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Alaska in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Alaska during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Alaska during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 753.6 mm is expected in Alaska during January, occurring over more than 14 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Alaska in January 2027?
Alaska experiences an average snowfall of 28.2 cm during January, occurring over 4 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Alaska during January?
The average wind speed in Alaska during January is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Alaska snow forecast January 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Alaska’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Alaska sees 4 snowy days during January, with approximately 28.2 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Alaska

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Alaskas January weather 💧
Typically, Alaska has 14 rainy days in January with a total of 753.6 mm of rainfall.
Counties in Alaska
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Anchorage MunicipalityChugach Census AreaCity and Borough of WrangellDenali BoroughFairbanks North Star BoroughHoonah-Angoon Census AreaJuneau City and BoroughKenai Peninsula BoroughKetchikan Gateway BoroughMatanuska-Susitna BoroughNorth Slope BoroughSitka City and BoroughSkagway Municipality
Top locations in Alaska
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AnchorageDenali National ParkFairbanksGlacier Bay National Park and PreserveJuneauKetchikanSewardSitkaSkagwayWhittier
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