Skagway, AK weather in January
Expect cold weather with frequent rain and some snow in Skagway in January, with highs near 31°F and lows near 22°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 9.2 in. It is one of the coldest months in Skagway.
- Normal high
- 31°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.2 in
- snow on the ground 16 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 32°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:58 am / 3:11 pm | 8:14 am / 4:15 pm |
| Daylight | 6.2 h | 8.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more16 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 2.2 in; a dry January brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.2 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202014: average high 41°F
- Coolest January1998: average high 24°F
- Wettest January2015: 5.3 in
- Driest January2006: 0.2 in
- Highest reading58°F (January 25, 2019)
- Lowest reading-9°F (January 8, 2009)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 31°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 22°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 13 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 6.2 h | 7.0 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -3°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Sitka, AK166 mi · high 41°F · 21 wet days
How Skagway ranks in January
- Normal high341st warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days328th driest of 378
- Comfortable days272nd most of 339
What to pack for Skagway in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 31°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 16 days
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1195 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Skagway in January?
The normal high is 31°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -9°F (most recently on January 8, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Skagway in January?
About 13 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (5.3 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Skagway in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 9.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 16 days.
Is January a good time to visit Skagway?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Skagway (25 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June and July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Skagway Airport (USW00025335), 0.4 mi WSW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Skagway (USC00508525), 0.2 mi S of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Skagway Airport (703620-25335), 0.6 mi WSW of the city center, 24 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).