January verdict

Whittier (Alaska), United States in January

Weather score20Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around -5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.

January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

-5°C

Rain

98mm

Sun

2.6h

Sea

4°C

Weather score

20

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around -5°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January-5°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January98mm average rain

January sits near Whittier (Alaska)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsFebruary to July

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January2.6 hours average sun

January is below Whittier (Alaska)'s yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January4°C average sea

January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January20 weather score

January scores below Whittier (Alaska)'s yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsMarch to July

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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