Temperature in Alaska in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Alaska, the United States of America this January.

Alaska, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from -20°C (-4°F) in Point Barrow to 4°C (39°F) in Ketchikan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Ketchikan and -26°C (-15°F) in Point Barrow. January is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Alaska, the United States of America in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Alaska. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Alaska in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Alaska temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Alaska, the United States of America in January?

Anchorage averages a daytime high of -5°C (23°F) in January, which is very low for Alaska, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Alaska, the United States of America in January?

Nighttime temperatures in Anchorage typically drop to around -10°C (14°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Alaska, the United States of America?

Ketchikan tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 0°C (32°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Alaska, the United States of America?

In our database, Point Barrow is the chilliest city in January in Alaska, the United States of America. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -20°C (-4°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -26°C (-15°F).

How much sun does Alaska, the United States of America get in January?

Across Alaska, the United States of America, sunshine in January ranges from overcast in Fairbanks (56 hours) to moderately sunny in Kodiak (126 hours).

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