Seattle in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Seattle in january 2025
The weather in Seattle in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 29.1cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
23% of time
23%
20%
15%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
25%
22%
12%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
25%
17%
15%
Weather at 3am
40°F
25%
24%
22%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Seattle in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Seattle in january.
The climate of Seattle in january is very bad
The weather in january in Seattle is wet (with 3.7in of rainfall over 7 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 3in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality this month. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. The minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Seattle is 43°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Seattle in the month of january with a maximum record of 61°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 19% of the month.
Day length in Seattle in january is 08:53. The sun rises at 07:53 and sunset is at 16:46.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Seattle:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Seattle.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Seattle in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 44°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 29.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.14km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:46 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:53 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Seattle in january 2024:
38°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 41°F
41°F to 47°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 43°F
23°F to 29°F
13°F to 22°F
14°F to 29°F
22°F to 34°F
23°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Seattle:
| Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in january | very bad weather |
| Westport (Washington) in january | very bad weather |
| La Push (Washington) in january | bad weather |
| Ocean Park (Washington) in january | bad weather |
| Long Beach (Washington) in january | bad weather |
| Portland in january | very bad weather |
| Salem (Oregon) in january | very bad weather |
| Lincoln City (Oregon) in january | bad weather |
| Newport (Oregon) in january | bad weather |
| Coos Bay in january | bad weather |
| Crater Lake (Oregon) in january | very bad weather |
| Glacier National Park (Montana) in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Seattle
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Seattle in january:
Weather data for Seattle for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Seattle. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Seattle can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Seattle.