Orcas Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Orcas Island, the United States of America in January.

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Eastsound Deer Harbor Orcas

Considering a trip to Orcas Island, the United States of America this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Orcas Island in January

Orcas Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Orcas Island generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Eastsound.

To explore the conditions in Orcas Island, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Orcas with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Eastsound with 115 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Eastsound sees roughly 74 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Orcas Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Orcas Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Eastsound)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Orcas Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Orcas Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Orcas Island

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Orcas Island, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Orcas Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Orcas Island (January)

Eastsound

In January Eastsound generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
74 hours
96 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Eastsound →

Deer Harbor

In January Deer Harbor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
74 hours
96 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Deer Harbor →

Orcas

In January Orcas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
74 hours
96 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Orcas →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Orcas Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Eastsound 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Deer Harbor 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Orcas 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Orcas Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Orcas Island, the United States of America in January?

In January, Orcas Island, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Eastsound sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Orcas Island, the United States of America in January?

In Eastsound, the average daytime high in January is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Orcas Island, the United States of America get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Orcas Island, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Eastsound sits around 115 mm (4.5 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Orcas Island, the United States of America?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Orcas Island, the United States of America with often poor weather in Eastsound.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Eastsound. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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