Weather in Washington in January
In an average January, Washington sees a daily high around 42°F and a low around 28°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 42°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°F to 56°F |
| Average low | 28°F |
| Typical low range | 15°F to 40°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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
74°F
2002-01-30
Lowest
6°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
63°F
1998-01-08
Lowest
-8°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
74°F
2002-01-30
Lowest
-30°F
1982-01-17
Humidity
Highest
14.7 g/m³
1998-01-08
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
24 mph
2010-01-25
Lowest
4 mph
2018-01-16
Gust
Highest
71 mph
2024-01-10
Lowest
8 mph
1996-01-21
Precip
Wettest
6.57 in
1996
Driest
0.75 in
1981
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