Anchorage vs Mackinac Island in January

Anchorage and Mackinac Island are nearly tied in January — 30 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Anchorage is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Mackinac Island is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Anchorage vs Mackinac IslandJanuary climate, side by side

AnchorageMackinac Island
Comfort score30/100 (F)28/100 (F)
Feels-like high-8°C-7°C
Avg high / low-4° / -12°-2° / -8°
Rainfall45 mm44 mm
Rainy days610
Humidity82%79%
Air quality (AQI)3231

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Anchorage vs Mackinac Island in January — FAQ

Is January better in Anchorage or Mackinac Island?
Anchorage and Mackinac Island are nearly tied in January — 30 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Anchorage is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Mackinac Island is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Anchorage vs Mackinac Island in January?
In January, Anchorage averages -4°C high / -12°C low with about 45 mm of rain; Mackinac Island averages -2°C high / -8°C low with about 44 mm.