January weather in North Pole, AK
The average temperature in North Pole in January is -9.9°F (-17.5°F–-2.2°F). Average precipitation: 0.63 inches. Average snowfall is 8.4 inches.
January is a winter month in North Pole, and is cooler than the annual average of 26.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 4h 35m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
-2.2°F
Avg Low
-17.5°F
Precipitation
0.63 in
Snow
8.4 in
January records in North Pole
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 33.1°F (2019) | -58.0°F (2026) | 0.09 in (2007) |
| January 2 | 36.0°F (2019) | -62.0°F (2026) | 0.23 in (2020) |
| January 3 | 27.0°F (2019) | -63.0°F (2026) | 0.10 in (2002) |
| January 4 | 28.9°F (2016) | -69.0°F (2026) | 0.08 in (2002) |
| January 5 | 24.1°F (2011) | -69.0°F (2026) | 0.18 in (2017) |
| January 6 | 17.1°F (2014) | -53.0°F (2009) | 0.13 in (2011) |
| January 7 | 24.1°F (2025) | -50.1°F (2009) | 0.15 in (2026) |
| January 8 | 24.1°F (2025) | -53.0°F (2020) | 0.15 in (2012) |
| January 9 | 23.0°F (2016) | -54.0°F (2026) | 0.06 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 24.1°F (2016) | -52.1°F (2026) | 0.13 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 28.9°F (2025) | -47.9°F (2009) | 0.07 in (2013) |
| January 12 | 41.0°F (2025) | -56.9°F (2019) | 0.06 in (2022) |
| January 13 | 45.0°F (2025) | -56.0°F (2026) | 0.07 in (2008) |
| January 14 | 36.0°F (2025) | -54.0°F (2026) | 0.37 in (2013) |
| January 15 | 45.0°F (2009) | -52.1°F (2012) | 0.12 in (2014) |
| January 16 | 50.0°F (2009) | -43.1°F (2012) | 0.30 in (2017) |
| January 17 | 45.0°F (2009) | -45.0°F (2012) | 0.26 in (2008) |
| January 18 | 23.0°F (2009) | -44.0°F (2012) | 0.16 in (2009) |
| January 19 | 37.0°F (2021) | -41.1°F (2011) | 0.13 in (1997) |
| January 20 | 26.1°F (2014) | -47.0°F (2011) | 0.21 in (2008) |
| January 21 | 28.0°F (2014) | -45.9°F (2011) | 0.07 in (2002) |
| January 22 | 28.0°F (2014) | -47.0°F (2024) | 0.12 in (2011) |
| January 23 | 30.9°F (2014) | -49.0°F (2024) | 0.35 in (2015) |
| January 24 | 37.9°F (2014) | -50.1°F (2024) | 0.14 in (2013) |
| January 25 | 39.0°F (2022) | -50.1°F (2006) | 0.08 in (2008) |
| January 26 | 35.1°F (2025) | -58.0°F (2024) | 0.10 in (2019) |
| January 27 | 37.9°F (2025) | -61.1°F (2024) | 0.05 in (2009) |
| January 28 | 34.0°F (2025) | -63.9°F (2024) | 0.25 in (2001) |
| January 29 | 23.0°F (2016) | -61.1°F (2024) | 0.11 in (2009) |
| January 30 | 23.0°F (2016) | -47.9°F (2012) | 0.70 in (2009) |
| January 31 | 25.0°F (2023) | -47.0°F (2022) | 0.15 in (2003) |