Anchorage weather in January
January in Anchorage: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Anchorage · #579 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 29/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Anchorage climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -5°C / 23°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 15°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Rainfall | 70 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6.5 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 32.1 cm / 12.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Anchorage in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Anchorage?
- January in Anchorage: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Anchorage on SeasonMap's comfort score (29/100).
- What is the weather like in Anchorage in January?
- In January, Anchorage averages a daily high of -5.1°C and a low of -9.2°C, with about 70 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Anchorage in January?
- Anchorage has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Anchorage in January?
- Anchorage sees roughly 32.1 cm of snowfall in January.