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
Rainfall16 mm / 0.6 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point-30°C / -23°F
Sunshine1 h/day
Daylight3.4 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall28.8 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.

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