Federal Way weather in January (Washington State, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Federal Way in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Federal Way usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 8°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C.

Precipitation

Federal Way in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 66 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Federal Way. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Federal Way climate page with graphs.

 

Federal Way, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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