Weather in January 2025

Alaska weather in January 2025

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The average weather in Alaska in January

The weather in Alaska in January is very cold with temperatures between -10°C and -6°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Alaska during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

Alaska is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Alaska in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Alaska in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Alaska before you arrive.

Temperatures
-6° / -10°
Rainy Days
6
Snowy Days
12
Dry Days
13
Rainfall
41
mm
Sun Hours
9.6
Hrs

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Alaska annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January -6° / -10° 6 13 12 41 mm
Awful
February -4° / -9° 6 8 15 51 mm
Awful
March -2° / -7° 6 11 14 43 mm
Awful
April 4° / -1° 6 18 7 29 mm
Awful
May 10° / 5° 2 28 1 27 mm
Ok
June 14° / 8° 3 27 0 42 mm
Good
July 16° / 11° 5 26 0 66 mm
Good
August 15° / 10° 7 24 0 100 mm
Ok
September 12° / 7° 6 24 0 106 mm
Ok
October 6° / 3° 6 22 3 87 mm
Awful
November -2° / -5° 6 14 11 59 mm
Awful
December -5° / -8° 8 9 15 61 mm
Awful

Weather in Alaska in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Alaska in January?
The average temperature in Alaska in January is -10/-6° C.
What is the chance of rain in Alaska in January?
On average, there are 6 rainy days in Alaska during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Alaska?
The weather in Alaska in January is awful.
Can it snow in Alaska in January?
On average, there are 12 snowy days in Alaska in January.
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