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January
Weather in Washington for January 2026
Your guide to Washington weather in January - trends and predictions
The climate of Washington in January is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Washington at the beginning of January is 7.7 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 6.4 °F by the end of January.
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10
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10
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11
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7°/0°
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16 km/h
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69 %
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Washington in January average weather
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 1  11° | 2  12° | 3  9° | ||||
| 4 7° | 5  7° | 6 4° | 7 4° | 8 3° | 9  7° | 10  7° |
| 11 6° | 12 9° | 13 11° | 14 6° | 15 4° | 16 5° | 17 6° |
| 18 5° | 19 7° | 20 3° | 21 2° | 22 2° | 23 3° | 24 5° |
| 25 8° | 26  7° | 27 7° | 28 5° | 29 6° | 30 6° | 31  6° |
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 11° /5° | 6.7 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Cloudy | 12° /2° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 3 | Overcast | 9° /1° | 9.9 mm | 3.2 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Cloudy | 7° /1° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Patchy rain possible | 7° /-1° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Cloudy | 4° /0° | 14.9 mm | 7.1 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Cloudy | 4° /-2° | 1.1 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Overcast | 3° /-3° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Partly cloudy | 7° /-2° | 11 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Sunny | 7° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Overcast | 6° /-2° | 2 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Sunny | 9° /-1° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Overcast | 11° /0° | 4.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Overcast | 6° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Sunny | 4° /-3° | 1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Overcast | 5° /-4° | 5.7 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Sunny | 6° /-2° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Cloudy | 5° /-1° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Partly cloudy | 7° /-1° | 3.1 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-4° | 1.9 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Overcast | 2° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Sunny | 2° /-6° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Overcast | 3° /-3° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Overcast | 5° /-2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Moderate rain at times | 8° /0° | 5.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Patchy moderate snow | 7° /1° | 2.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Overcast | 7° /0° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Overcast | 5° /-1° | 6.2 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Overcast | 6° /-1° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Overcast | 6° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 6° /0° | 13.7 mm | 2.2 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Washington in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Washington forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Washington in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Washington during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 7° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Washington during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 101.5 mm is expected in Washington during January, occurring over more than 10 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Washington in January 2026?
Washington experiences an average snowfall of 13.16 cm during January, occurring over 11 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Washington during January?
The average wind speed in Washington during January is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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