January weather in Kenai, AK
The average temperature in Kenai in January is 14.9°F (7.4°F–22.4°F). Average precipitation: 0.89 inches.
January is a winter month in Kenai, and is cooler than the annual average of 35.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 6h 11m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
22.4°F
Avg Low
7.4°F
Precipitation
0.89 in
Daylight
6h 11m
January records in Kenai
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 48.0°F (2011) | -29.0°F (1949) | 0.85 in (1977) |
| January 2 | 44.1°F (2011) | -38.9°F (1975) | 1.09 in (1960) |
| January 3 | 43.0°F (2011) | -44.0°F (1975) | 0.74 in (2005) |
| January 4 | 46.9°F (1960) | -47.0°F (1975) | 0.54 in (1987) |
| January 5 | 43.0°F (1953) | -45.0°F (1975) | 0.48 in (1994) |
| January 6 | 41.0°F (2002) | -40.0°F (1975) | 0.83 in (1951) |
| January 7 | 41.0°F (1981) | -38.0°F (1952) | 0.39 in (1958) |
| January 8 | 39.0°F (1955) | -38.0°F (1975) | 0.70 in (1900) |
| January 9 | 41.0°F (1955) | -40.0°F (1906) | 0.41 in (1949) |
| January 10 | 42.1°F (1955) | -43.1°F (1972) | 0.25 in (1984) |
| January 11 | 39.9°F (1903) | -45.9°F (1972) | 0.59 in (1989) |
| January 12 | 48.9°F (1903) | -40.0°F (1972) | 0.59 in (2013) |
| January 13 | 43.0°F (2015) | -32.1°F (1966) | 0.69 in (2013) |
| January 14 | 44.1°F (2009) | -38.9°F (1973) | 0.49 in (2009) |
| January 15 | 46.0°F (2015) | -43.1°F (1973) | 0.29 in (1975) |
| January 16 | 46.0°F (2009) | -44.0°F (1973) | 1.32 in (1990) |
| January 17 | 44.1°F (2009) | -40.0°F (1951) | 0.43 in (2014) |
| January 18 | 43.0°F (1980) | -41.1°F (1951) | 0.67 in (1963) |
| January 19 | 46.0°F (1961) | -42.0°F (1951) | 0.56 in (2000) |
| January 20 | 46.0°F (1961) | -42.0°F (1906) | 0.98 in (2008) |
| January 21 | 42.1°F (1987) | -42.0°F (1906) | 0.85 in (1980) |
| January 22 | 42.1°F (1945) | -38.0°F (1906) | 0.96 in (1980) |
| January 23 | 42.1°F (1961) | -41.1°F (1973) | 0.37 in (2014) |
| January 24 | 43.0°F (2025) | -45.0°F (1973) | 0.29 in (1978) |
| January 25 | 42.1°F (1948) | -45.0°F (1947) | 0.66 in (2025) |
| January 26 | 48.0°F (2014) | -44.0°F (1947) | 0.28 in (2025) |
| January 27 | 48.9°F (2014) | -45.0°F (1989) | 0.52 in (1948) |
| January 28 | 48.0°F (1945) | -44.0°F (1989) | 0.53 in (1992) |
| January 29 | 46.9°F (2007) | -44.0°F (1947) | 0.48 in (1946) |
| January 30 | 48.0°F (1945) | -43.1°F (1947) | 0.61 in (1985) |
| January 31 | 45.0°F (1901) | -42.0°F (1947) | 0.58 in (1972) |