Alaska (Anchorage)
January
Weather in Alaska for January 2025
Your guide to Alaska weather in January - trends and predictions
The climate of Alaska in January is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.
According to Alaska snow forecast for January 2025, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Wednesday, January 29.So far, January 2025 in Alaska shows a warmer trend than usual by 2.6 °F.
The forecast for the next days in Alaska predicts the temperature to be -7.4 °F, significantly warmer than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Alaska at the beginning of January is -5.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -11.3 °F by the end of January.
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18
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2
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11
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-7°/-12°
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92 %
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Alaska in January average weather
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 1  -5° | 2  -6° | 3  -8° | 4 -6° | |||
| 5 -5° | 6  -5° | 7 -4° | 8 -3° | 9 -5° | 10 -5° | 11 -2° |
| 12 -2° | 13 -4° | 14 -3° | 15 -5° | 16 -8° | 17 -5° | 18 -6° |
| 19 -6° | 20 -5° | 21 -7° | 22 -9° | 23 -6° | 24 -5° | 25 -6° |
| 26 -5° | 27 -6° | 28 -8° | 29 -18° | 30  -19° | 31 -17° |
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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 |
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| Jan. 1 | Patchy moderate snow | -5° /-10° | 1.8 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Light freezing rain | -6° /-10° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 3 | Overcast | -8° /-11° | 1.2 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Overcast | -6° /-10° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Overcast | -5° /-11° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Partly cloudy | -5° /-12° | 0.8 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Overcast | -4° /-9° | 1.3 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Overcast | -3° /-9° | 0.9 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Partly cloudy | -5° /-10° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Light freezing rain | -5° /-11° | 2.1 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Overcast | -2° /-8° | 7.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Light freezing rain | -4° /-10° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Light freezing rain | -3° /-9° | 1.7 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Overcast | -5° /-9° | 1.2 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Light freezing rain | -8° /-12° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Light freezing rain | -5° /-11° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Light freezing rain | -6° /-11° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Overcast | -6° /-10° | 0.8 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Light freezing rain | -5° /-9° | 1 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Overcast | -7° /-13° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Overcast | -9° /-15° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Light freezing rain | -6° /-12° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Light freezing rain | -5° /-9° | 1.6 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Light freezing rain | -6° /-9° | 6.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Patchy moderate snow | -5° /-10° | 3.4 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Overcast | -6° /-12° | 1.3 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Overcast | -8° /-15° | 1.5 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Light freezing rain | -18° /-22° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Sunny | -19° /-23° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Sunny | -17° /-20° | 0 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.
Alaska in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Alaska during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -7° 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?
In January, Alaska can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 24.3 mm across approximately 2 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in Alaska in January 2025?
Alaska experiences an average snowfall of 9.02 cm during January, occurring over 11 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Alaska during January?
The average wind speed in Alaska during January is 10 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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