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Kotzebue weather in January (Alaska, United States of America)

What kind of weather does January bring to Kotzebue? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kotzebue typically brings very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -20°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Kotzebue in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Expect around 8 days of snow based on historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kotzebue. June and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kotzebue climate page with graphs.

 

Kotzebue, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Kotzebue should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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