Lake Clark · January
Lake Clark in January
January is one of the best times to visit Lake Clark — about as busy as December, about as busy as February.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.
About 0% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical January visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
January weather
- Avg high
- —
- Avg low
- —
- Precipitation
- 0.9"
- Sunrise
- 9:05 AM
- Sunset
- 3:43 PM
- Daylight
- 6.6h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Telaquana Lake, AK US
What's open
Lake Clark in January: access
The park and preserve are open 24 hours per day, seven days per week year round. However, visitor services are limited Labor Day through Memorial Day. Seasonal and temporary closures are listed by location on the Operating Hours & Seasons page.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Phone Outage
We are currently experiencing a disruption in our phone service at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Until further notice, please contact us via email for all inquiries and assistance. Email Contact: LACL_Information@nps.gov
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Lake Clark crowds across the year
FAQ
Lake Clark in January
How busy is Lake Clark in January?
January rates 1/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve — about 0% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 0.
What is the weather like at Lake Clark in January?
In January, Lake Clark averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.