Katmai National Park in January
In January, Katmai National Park averages a high of 26°F and a low of 10°F, with 1.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 7 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (few or no visits). Days are 7 hours 01 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 26° / 10°F
- Precipitation
- 1.8in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 7h 1m
- Visitors
- 7
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (moderate), July (very busy) and August (busy).
Few or no visitors in January: fewer than 3% of the busiest month's visits. Roads, ferries or the whole park may be closed; check Katmai National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at King Salmon 42 SE, AK, 36.9 miles from the park's center, 661 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Clark National Park | 25° / 13° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 31° / 21° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Denali National Park | 14° / -5° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 5° / -11° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 32° / 26° | Few or no visits | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Katmai National Park on nps.gov
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