Washington (Seattle)
January
Weather in Washington for January 2026
Your guide to Washington weather in January - trends and predictions
Washington typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 6 snowy days.
According to Washington snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.So far, January 2026 in Washington is slightly warmer than the historical average by 0.8 °F.
The forecast for the next days in Washington predicts temperatures to be around 10 °F, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Washington at the beginning of January is 7.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 11 °F by the end of January.
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11 km/h
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83 %
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Washington Weather January
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What’s the Weather Like in Washington This January?
Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Washington’s cities this January.
Temperatures trend during January in Washington
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January weather in Washington day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 |  Overcast | 7° /0° | 9.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Overcast | 7° /1° | 13.2 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Jan. 3 |  Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 11.4 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 7.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 8.2 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 6 |  Moderate rain at times | 8° /3° | 12.7 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| Jan. 7 |  Cloudy | 7° /2° | 7.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Overcast | 6° /1° | 4.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 9 |  Mist | 8° /1° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 8° /3° | 12.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 8° /4° | 15 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 13 |  Heavy rain at times | 7° /2° | 3.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Cloudy | 7° /1° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Moderate rain at times | 7° /2° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Overcast | 7° /1° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Cloudy | 6° /2° | 7.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 19 |  Sunny | 14° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Mist | 5° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 21 |  Partly cloudy | 10° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Patchy rain possible | 9° /3° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Patchy rain possible | 9° /2° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 24 |  Moderate rain | 9° /0° | 5.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Moderate rain | 10° /2° | 6.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Patchy rain possible | 10° /5° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Patchy rain possible | 11° /3° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Patchy rain possible | 10° /6° | 2.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Patchy rain possible | 12° /4° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Partly cloudy | 12° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Fog | 12° /4° | 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 7° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Washington during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 176 mm is expected in Washington during January, occurring over more than 22 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Washington in January 2026?
Washington experiences an average snowfall of 4.276 cm during January, occurring over 6 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Washington during January?
The average wind speed in Washington during January is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Washington snow forecast January 2026
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On average, Washington sees 6 snowy days during January, with approximately 4.3 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in Washington
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Typically, Washington has 22 rainy days in January with a total of 176 mm of rainfall.
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