January in Kotzebue is the most freezing month of the year. In January, the weather in Kotzebue is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in January is about 14 degrees below zero. On average, Kotzebue has 12 cloudy, 8 partly cloudy, 7 sunny, and 4 snowy days in January. The snowfalls are usually light. January as well as February, March, September, and November is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Kotzebue.