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

Curious about the January weather in North Pole? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, North Pole generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -15°C, while night temperatures can drop to -23°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

North Pole in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 7 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 56 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 North Pole in January?

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 in January.

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

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