Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Homer in January
This is the coldest month in Homer: highs average 31°F (0°C) and lows 25°F (-4°C), with about 5.9 in (150 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 32/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 31°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~6 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 32/100 · Tough
What January feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 31°F (0°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 5.9 in (150 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 76%.
Only about 6 h 27 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Comfort improves from 27/100 in December to 32/100.
- Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 5.9 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Homer in January
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Homer Brewing Company
Homer's oldest brewery, a small taproom pouring growlers and pints.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 31°F.
Salty Dawg Saloon
Lighthouse-topped log bar on the Spit, walls papered with signed dollar bills.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
La Baleine Cafe
Small Spit cafe known for seafood breakfast bowls and fresh fish.
Why now A cozy break on a 31°F day.
Pratt Museum
Local museum covering Kachemak Bay natural history and Homer's homesteading past.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 31°F.
Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Free exhibits on the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge's seabird colonies.
Nearby in January
- Seward in January~80 mi · highs 31°F, 9.9 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Anchorage in January~123 mi · highs 24°F, 2.1 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, drier
- Talkeetna in January~191 mi · highs 19°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~285 m to Homer's ~32 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Homer in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Homer?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 32/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 31°F (0°C) and 5.9 in (150 mm) of rain or snow. Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Homer in January?
Average highs are 31°F (0°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Homer in January?
Yes: about 5.9 in (150 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 64.1 in (1627 mm).
What should I pack for Homer in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 5.9 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Homer in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.