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Alaska weather in January 2026

United States of America

Alaska weather in January 2026

 

Day

-2 °C

 

Night

-8 °C

 

Sea

1 °C

 

Precipitation

100 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

12 days

in month

 

Daylight

6 hours

average

 

Sunshine

3 hours

average

 

Humidity

77 %

 

Day

-2 °C

 

Night

-8 °C

 

Sea

1 °C

 

Precipitation

100 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

12 days

in month

 

Daylight

6 hours

average

 

Sunshine

3 hours

average

 

Humidity

77 %

Overview: Alaska
In Alaska in January, the average air temperature ranges from -2 °C (29 °F) during the day to -8 °C (17 °F) at night. There are 12 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 100 mm (3.96 in).

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In Alaska in January, the average air temperature ranges from -2 °C (29 °F) during the day to -8 °C (17 °F) at night. There are 12 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 100 mm (3.96 in).

Are there good conditions to visit in January in Alaska?

In January there are not good conditions to visit Alaska. A relatively low temperature of -2 °C (29 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of -8 °C (17 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.

How many sunny hours can I expect in Alaska in January?

In January in Alaska, you can expect around 3 hours of sunshine.

What is the temperature in Alaska during the day in January?

In Alaska in January, the average daily temperatures will be -2 °C (29 °F). Don't forget to pack a warm jacket, gloves and several layers of clothing. It can be really cold with all the usual phenomena like freeze, snow, icy wind.

How many rainy days can I expect in Alaska in January?

There are 12 days, which are rainy in Alaska in January, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.8 days of the week, or in general - 40 % days.

What is the air temperature in Alaska in January at night?

The average night temperature in Alaska in January is -8 °C (17 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.

Is Alaska rainier in January than in December?

No, January in Alaska is not a rainier month than December.

What is the rainfall intensity in Alaska in January?

There is precipitation of 100 mm (3.96 in) in Alaska in January, which means 3 mm (0.13 in) rainfall per day on average.

Is there a wet season in January in Alaska?

No, there is no wet season in Alaska in January - you can expect 12 days of rain during the month.

Can I expect a freeze in January in Alaska?

It is possible that it will be freezing in Alaska in January, night temperatures will be -8 °C (17 °F) on average.

How windy is it in January in Alaska?

In January in Alaska, there will be an average wind scale of 4.

What is the humidity in January in Alaska?

In Alaska in January, expect humidity around 77 %.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Alaska in January?

The length of daylight in Alaska in January is 6 hours.

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