North Pole weather in January (Alaska, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in North Pole this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in North Pole includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is part of winter. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -23°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

North Pole in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. You can typically expect 7 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 56 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit North Pole. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

North Pole, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -23°C  

Max Temperature -15°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fairbanks, the United States of America (25 KM, 15 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

Temperatures

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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 North Pole 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in North Pole.

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