Wrangell-St Elias National Park weather in January
January in Wrangell-St Elias National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Wrangell-St Elias National Park · #587 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 28/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wrangell-St Elias National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -13°C / 8°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -19°C / -2°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -18°C / 0°F | |
| Rainfall | 93 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -18°C / -1°F | |
| Sunshine | 2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6.6 h | |
| Wind | 5 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Snowfall | 156.1 cm / 61.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wrangell-St Elias National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Wrangell-St Elias National Park?
- January in Wrangell-St Elias National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Wrangell-St Elias National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (28/100).
- What is the weather like in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in January?
- In January, Wrangell-St Elias National Park averages a daily high of -13.5°C and a low of -19°C, with about 92.5 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in January?
- Wrangell-St Elias National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in January.
- Does it snow in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in January?
- Wrangell-St Elias National Park sees roughly 156.1 cm of snowfall in January.