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
Rainfall93 mm / 3.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point-18°C / -1°F
Sunshine2 h/day
Daylight6.6 h
Wind5 km/h / 3 mph
Snowfall156.1 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.

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