Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Talkeetna in January
This is the coldest month in Talkeetna: highs average 19°F (-7°C) and lows 9°F (-13°C), with about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 47/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Avg low
- 9°F (-13°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~5 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 19°F (-7°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 5 h 37 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in December to 47/100.
- January sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 9°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Talkeetna in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Denali Brewing Company
Local brewery with a taproom just off Main Street, a gathering spot on long winter evenings.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 19°F.
Talkeetna Roadhouse
Roadhouse from the 1910s with a bakery, lodging and big breakfasts at shared tables.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nagley's General Store
Talkeetna's general store since the early days of the town, selling groceries, gear and local souvenirs.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 19°F.
Talkeetna Depot
Alaska Railroad stop where the Aurora Winter Train calls between Fairbanks and Anchorage.
Nearby in January
- Anchorage in January~77 mi · highs 24°F, 2.1 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Seward in January~155 mi · highs 31°F, 9.9 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Fairbanks in January~189 mi · highs 4°F, 1.0 in rain or snow · 9°C (15°F) cooler by day, drier
- Homer in January~191 mi · highs 31°F, 5.9 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~612 m to Talkeetna's ~104 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.
Talkeetna in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Talkeetna?
It's middling, scoring 47/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 73. Expect highs of 19°F (-7°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow. January is inside the Dec – Mar window our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends.
How cold is Talkeetna in January?
Average highs are 19°F (-7°C) and average lows 9°F (-13°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Talkeetna in January?
Some: about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 45.8 in (1164 mm).
What should I pack for Talkeetna in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 9°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Talkeetna
Routes in season in January
- Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage Dec – Mar
Planning Talkeetna in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.