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Anchorage in January

The toughest month — score 15 of 100

Typical January days in Anchorage reach about 23°F with nights near 11°F; about 12 inches of snow falls in a typical month; days are short — about 6h 19m of daylight at mid-month.

What to pack for Anchorage in January

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 11°F.
• A compact rain layer — about 8 days see rain in a typical January.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical January brings about 12 inches of snow.
• An early-start plan — mid-January daylight is only about 6h 19m.

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January vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Anchorage

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.