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Washington weather in January (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Washington this January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Washington includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 2°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -8°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Washington in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 96 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Washington. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Washington, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 96 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 32% *  
* Data from: Pittsburgh, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 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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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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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