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Weather in Wainwright, Alaska for January 2026

Your guide to Wainwright weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Wainwright in January is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.
    According to Wainwright snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Friday, January 30.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Wainwright is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging -23.5 °F, this is -3.3 °F below the typical seasonal average.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Wainwright with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -22.9 °F, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Wainwright at the beginning of January is -27.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of -22.6 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
19
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
11
Snow days
Average temperatures
-19°/-24°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
93 %
Avg humidity

Wainwright Weather January

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

Temperatures trend during January in Wainwright

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January weather in Wainwright day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 -27° /-31° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 -27° /-30° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 -26° /-29° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 -29° /-31° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -28° /-31° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 -26° /-31° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 -28° /-31° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -31° /-33° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Light snow
Light snow
 -26° /-33° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 10 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -25° /-30° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Light snow
Light snow
 -24° /-28° 0.5 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 12 Light snow
Light snow
 -22° /-25° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Light snow
Light snow
 -17° /-24° 1.8 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 14 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -15° /-24° 1.7 mm 1.2 cm
Jan. 15 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -20° /-26° 0.9 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 16 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -20° /-27° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Light snow
Light snow
 -17° /-21° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Light snow
Light snow
 -2° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 -9° /-17° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 20 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -7° /-25° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 -14° /-27° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 22 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -11° /-23° 1.6 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 23 Light snow
Light snow
 -10° /-18° 1.3 mm 0.8 cm
Jan. 24 Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -12° /-23° 1.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 25 Light snow
Light snow
 -23° /-29° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -24° /-30° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Light snow
Light snow
 -24° /-31° 0.4 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 28 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -22° /-28° 0.7 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 29 Light snow
Light snow
 -22° /-27° 0.8 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 30 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -20° /-22° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -23° /-24° 0.2 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wainwright 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 Wainwright forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wainwright in January - FAQ

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

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -19° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Wainwright during January?

Expect minimal rainfall in Wainwright during January, with a total of 19.6 mm over approximately 1 days. This minimal precipitation is unlikely to significantly impact plans.

Will it snow in Wainwright in January 2026?

Wainwright experiences an average snowfall of 8.985 cm during January, occurring over 11 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Wainwright during January?

The average wind speed in Wainwright during January is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Wainwright snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Wainwright’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Wainwright sees 11 snowy days during January, with approximately 9 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Wainwright

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wainwrights January weather 💧
Typically, Wainwright has 1 rainy days in January with a total of 19.6 mm of rainfall.

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