Cool
Average highs are around -6°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Anchorage, Alaska, United States in January
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-6°C
Rain
29mm
Sun
2.5h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
25
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average -1°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Compare Anchorage, Alaska, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January-6°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January29mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Anchorage's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January2.5 hours average sun
January is one of Anchorage's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January-1°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January25 weather score
January scores below Anchorage's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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