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Weather in Washington, Washington, D.C. for January 2026

Your guide to Washington weather in January - trends and predictions

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    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Washington in January is quite snowy, averaging 13 snowy days.
    According to Washington snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Washington has been significantly cooler than historical averages by -2 °F, with average temperature of 3.7 °F.

  • The forecast for the coming days of January 2026 predicts a temperature of -0.9 °F , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Washington at the beginning of January is 7.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 2 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
9
Dry days
Average rainy days
9
Rainy days
Average snowy days
13
Snow days
Average temperatures
6°/-1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
17 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
69 %
Avg humidity

Washington Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Moderate or heavy rain shower
9°
2
Cloudy
10°
3
Overcast
8°
4
Cloudy
7°
5
Overcast
6°
6
Cloudy
4°
7
Cloudy
6°
8
Sunny
4°
9
Partly cloudy
7°
10
Sunny
8°
11
Overcast
6°
12
Sunny
8°
13
Sunny
10°
14
Overcast
6°
15
Overcast
4°
16
Overcast
4°
17
Sunny
6°
18
Cloudy
5°
19
Partly cloudy
7°
20
Sunny
2°
21
Overcast
2°
22
Sunny
3°
23
Overcast
4°
24
Overcast
3°
25
Moderate rain at times
6°
26
Patchy moderate snow
6°
27
Overcast
6°
28
Overcast
3°
29
Sunny
4°
30
Weather Alert Sunny
-4°
31
Partly cloudy
-7°

Temperatures trend during January in Washington

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January weather in Washington day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /4° 5.6 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 2 Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /1° 1.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /1° 8.2 mm 2.7 cm
Jan. 4 Cloudy
Cloudy
 7° /1° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-2° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Cloudy
Cloudy
 4° /0° 12.4 mm 6 cm
Jan. 7 Cloudy
Cloudy
 6° /-1° 0.9 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-3° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /-1° 9.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 14.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-2° 1.7 mm 1 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-1° 1.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 3.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-1° 1.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-3° 1.6 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-4° 4.7 mm 1.5 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-2° 1.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /-1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /-1° 2.6 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-4° 1.6 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-5° 1.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-3° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 6° /-1° 24.6 mm 14.8 cm
Jan. 26 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 6° /0° 4.4 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 27 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-2° 1.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-2° 5.2 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-3° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-18° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -7° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Washington in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Washington forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Washington in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Washington during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below -1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Washington during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 102.9 mm is expected in Washington during January, occurring over more than 9 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Washington in January 2026?

Washington experiences an average snowfall of 18.992 cm during January, occurring over 13 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Washington during January?

The average wind speed in Washington during January is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Washington snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Washington’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Washington sees 13 snowy days during January, with approximately 19 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Washington

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Washingtons January weather 💧
Typically, Washington has 9 rainy days in January with a total of 102.9 mm of rainfall.

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