Weather in Anchorage in January
In an average January, Anchorage sees a daily high around 23°F and a low around 16°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 23°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 4°F to 36°F |
| Average low | 16°F |
| Typical low range | -4°F to 31°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
44°F
2018-01-02
Lowest
-18°F
1989-01-28
Low
Highest
39°F
2025-01-26
Lowest
-30°F
1989-01-28
Feels-like
Highest
33°F
2014-01-24
Lowest
-52°F
1989-01-28
Humidity
Highest
5.5 g/m³
2014-01-24
Lowest
0.3 g/m³
1989-01-28
Wind
Highest
29 mph
2022-01-02
Lowest
2 mph
2008-01-31
Gust
Highest
52 mph
2009-01-15
Lowest
5 mph
2014-01-10
Precip
Wettest
7.72 in
2025
Driest
0.34 in
1996
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