Weather in Seattle in January
In an average January, Seattle sees a daily high around 46°F and a low around 39°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 46°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 40°F to 52°F |
| Average low | 39°F |
| Typical low range | 31°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
61°F
2005-01-19
Lowest
22°F
2024-01-13
Low
Highest
54°F
1984-01-04
Lowest
14°F
2024-01-13
Feels-like
Highest
54°F
1984-01-04
Lowest
0°F
2024-01-13
Humidity
Highest
11.2 g/m³
2005-01-19
Lowest
1.4 g/m³
2024-01-13
Wind
Highest
30 mph
1993-01-20
Lowest
3 mph
2015-01-11
Gust
Highest
69 mph
1993-01-20
Lowest
7 mph
2026-01-02
Precip
Wettest
13.20 in
2006
Driest
0.67 in
1985
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