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Alaska temperatures in January

Alaska is a region in the United States of America. January in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Point Barrow with -20°C to low temperatures in Ketchikan with 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Ketchikan and -26°C in Point Barrow. During January, winter is in full swing. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Alaska in January?

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in Alaska?
    • From a thorough analysis of our records, Ketchikan clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 4°C, and evenings that remain near 0°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in Alaska?
    • When looking through our records, we find that Point Barrow stands out as the coolest city in Alaska for the month of January. Daytime highs average -20°C and it cools down to about -26°C at night.

  • How much sun does Alaska get in January?
    • Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 85 hours of sunshine in Anchorage. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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