Denali National Park weather in January
January in Denali National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Denali National Park · #576 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 30/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Denali National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -15°C / 5°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -20°C / -3°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -20°C / -4°F | |
| Rainfall | 15 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -20°C / -4°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 5.8 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 28.8 cm / 11.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Denali National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Denali National Park?
- January in Denali National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Denali National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (30/100).
- What is the weather like in Denali National Park in January?
- In January, Denali National Park averages a daily high of -15°C and a low of -19.6°C, with about 15.1 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Denali National Park in January?
- Denali National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
- Does it snow in Denali National Park in January?
- Denali National Park sees roughly 28.8 cm of snowfall in January.