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

What kind of weather does January bring to Ketchikan? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Ketchikan tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 0°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Ketchikan in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 349 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 51 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ketchikan. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ketchikan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 349 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Annette Island, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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