Weather in January in Washington State
Planning a journey to Washington State this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Washington State in January?
Washington State is a region in the United States of America. Washington State offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Mount Rainier National Park at -5°C to cold in Ocean Park at 10°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Ocean Park and -12°C in Mount Rainier National Park .To explore the conditions in Washington State in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Ephrata with an average of 22 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Mount Rainier National Park with 512 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 70 hours of sunshine in Seattle. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a more detailed look at Washington State's conditions throughout the year, check out our Washington State climate page.
Where to go in Washington State in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Washington State?
Seattle
In January Seattle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
SeaTac
In January SeaTac generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ocean Shores
In January Ocean Shores generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bellevue
In January Bellevue generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Vancouver
In January Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Washington State, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Washington State?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Washington State due to the typically poor weather in Seattle.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Seattle. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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