Weather in Anchorage in January
In an average January, Anchorage sees a daily high around 19°F and a low around 8°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 19°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | -1°F to 35°F |
| Average low | 8°F |
| Typical low range | -14°F to 27°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
47°F
2018-01-02
Lowest
-23°F
1989-01-28
Low
Highest
41°F
2025-01-25
Lowest
-37°F
2007-01-09
Feels-like
Highest
35°F
2025-01-25
Lowest
-56°F
1989-01-28
Humidity
Highest
6.1 g/m³
2025-01-25
Lowest
0.2 g/m³
1984-01-25
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2022-01-02
Lowest
2 mph
2000-01-20
Gust
Highest
53 mph
2022-01-02
Lowest
5 mph
2014-01-10
Precip
Wettest
6.16 in
2025
Driest
0.21 in
1982
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