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Weather in Alaska for January 2026

Your guide to Alaska weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Alaska is transformed into a snow paradise in January, with more than 20 snowy days on average.

  • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Alaska at the beginning of January is -4.4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of -1.1 °F by the end of January.

Average dry days
0
Dry days
Average rainy days
0
Rainy days
Average snowy days
31
Snow days
Average temperatures
-4°/-8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
11 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
90 %
Avg humidity

Alaska Weather January

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Temperatures trend during January in Alaska

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January weather day by day

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Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-7° /-12° 0.8 mm 0.7 cm
2 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
-6° /-11° 1.3 mm 1 cm
3 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-6° /-10° 9.9 mm 8.3 cm
4 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
-6° /-11° 15.8 mm 13.4 cm
5 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-1° /-12° 8.5 mm 6.6 cm
6 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
-3° /-7° 8.1 mm 1.4 cm
7 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
-2° /-6° 11.7 mm 6.5 cm
8 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-1° /-5° 3.2 mm 1.7 cm
9 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
-3° /-9° 20.2 mm 13.7 cm
10 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
-7° /-11° 11.2 mm 7.6 cm
11 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
-10° /-13° 7.4 mm 5.3 cm
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
-9° /-13° 3.8 mm 2.8 cm
13 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-6° /-9° 15.4 mm 11.7 cm
14 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-2° /-8° 16.7 mm 10.5 cm
15 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-2° /-6° 28.1 mm 22.6 cm
16 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
-3° /-11° 1.1 mm 0.8 cm
17 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
-8° /-12° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
18 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
-7° /-13° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
19 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
-8° /-13° 2.2 mm 1.6 cm
20 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-4° /-11° 13.8 mm 10.1 cm
21 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-5° /-9° 7.9 mm 6.5 cm
22 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-3° /-9° 17 mm 13.8 cm
23 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-1° /-4° 22 mm 17.5 cm
24 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
0° /-2° 4.6 mm 3.7 cm
25 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
0° /-3° 1 mm 0.8 cm
26 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
0° /-3° 10.3 mm 6.8 cm
27 Jan. Light sleet showers
Light sleet showers
1° /-2° 22.1 mm 11.2 cm
28 Jan. Light sleet
Light sleet
1° /-1° 27.8 mm 8.1 cm
29 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
0° /-6° 35.8 mm 4.8 cm
30 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-3° /-7° 31.9 mm 21.9 cm
31 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
-7° /-12° 9.8 mm 8.3 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.

Alaska in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Alaska during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -4° 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 370.1 mm is expected in Alaska during January, occurring over more than 0 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Alaska in January 2026?
Alaska experiences an average snowfall of 230.25 cm during January, occurring over 31 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Alaska during January?
The average wind speed in Alaska during January is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

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