Weather in Portland in January
In an average January, Portland sees a daily high around 47°F and a low around 36°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 47°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 40°F to 53°F |
| Average low | 36°F |
| Typical low range | 28°F to 45°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
62°F
2024-01-28
Lowest
22°F
2004-01-06
Low
Highest
55°F
2003-01-26
Lowest
7°F
2017-01-13
Feels-like
Highest
55°F
2003-01-26
Lowest
-3°F
1980-01-28
Humidity
Highest
11.4 g/m³
2024-01-28
Lowest
1.1 g/m³
1980-01-28
Wind
Highest
26 mph
1993-01-20
Lowest
1 mph
1991-01-17
Gust
Highest
65 mph
1988-01-11
Lowest
6 mph
2015-01-11
Precip
Wettest
14.01 in
2006
Driest
0.23 in
1985
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