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

Will it be warm or cold in Palmer this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Palmer typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -16°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Palmer in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 85 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Palmer, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
Data from: Anchorage, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 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.

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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 Palmer 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
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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