Gates of the Arctic National Park weather in January
January in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Gates of the Arctic National Park · #561 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 32/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Gates of the Arctic National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -25°C / -13°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -30°C / -22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -30°C / -22°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -30°C / -23°F | |
| Sunshine | 1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 3.4 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 28.8 cm / 11.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Gates of the Arctic National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?
- January in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Gates of the Arctic National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (32/100).
- What is the weather like in Gates of the Arctic National Park in January?
- In January, Gates of the Arctic National Park averages a daily high of -24.8°C and a low of -29.9°C, with about 15.6 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gates of the Arctic National Park in January?
- Gates of the Arctic National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.
- Does it snow in Gates of the Arctic National Park in January?
- Gates of the Arctic National Park sees roughly 28.8 cm of snowfall in January.