Weather in Anchorage, Alaska, United States in January
In an average January, Anchorage sees a daily high around 21°F and a low around 13°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 21°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 3°F to 34°F |
| Average low | 13°F |
| Typical low range | -6°F to 28°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
38°F
2014-01-27
Lowest
-30°F
1989-01-27
Low
Highest
35°F
2014-01-26
Lowest
-45°F
1989-01-28
Feels-like
Highest
29°F
2015-01-10
Lowest
-78°F
1989-01-28
Humidity
Highest
5.1 g/m³
2014-01-23
Lowest
0.2 g/m³
1989-01-27
Wind
Highest
39 mph
2025-01-12
Lowest
2 mph
1988-01-10
Precip
Wettest
5.64 in
2025
Driest
0.59 in
1982
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