Washington D. C. in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Washington D. C. in january 2025
The weather in Washington D. C. in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 156.9cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
26%
15%
8%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
27%
25%
6%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
28%
12%
8%
Weather at 3am
32°F
34%
28%
10%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Washington D. C. in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Washington D. C. in january.
The climate of Washington D. C. in january is very bad
In january in Washington D. C., the climate is rather dry (with 3.5in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.4in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 43°F. The minimum is 31°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Washington D. C. is 38°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Washington D. C. in the month of january with a maximum record of 67°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 4°F in 2014. You need to prepare to have about 19 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 61% of time.
Day length in Washington D. C. in january is 09:46. The sun rises at 07:25 and sunset is at 17:11.
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 Washington D. C.:
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 Washington D. C..
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Washington D. C. in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 4°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.2in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 156.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.88km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:25 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:46 | ||||
| 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 Washington D. C. in january 2024:
38°F to 45°F
34°F to 45°F
34°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
29°F to 41°F
32°F to 34°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 43°F
36°F to 58°F
41°F to 59°F
32°F to 52°F
36°F to 47°F
41°F to 61°F
34°F to 38°F
27°F to 34°F
31°F to 32°F
16°F to 27°F
20°F to 34°F
31°F to 34°F
18°F to 27°F
20°F to 31°F
16°F to 38°F
23°F to 40°F
32°F to 47°F
56°F to 63°F
59°F to 68°F
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
34°F to 45°F
38°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Washington D. C.:
| Maryland in january | very bad weather |
| Baltimore in january | very bad weather |
| Ocean City (Maryland) in january | very bad weather |
| Wildwood in january | very bad weather |
| Philadelphia in january | very bad weather |
| Virginia in january | very bad weather |
| Atlantic City in january | very bad weather |
| Virginia Beach in january | very bad weather |
| New Jersey in january | very bad weather |
| Pittsburgh in january | very bad weather |
| New York City in january | very bad weather |
| Brooklyn in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Washington D. C.
perfect weather
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Weather data for Washington D. C. in january:
Weather data for Washington D. C. for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Washington D. C.. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Washington D. C. 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 Washington D. C..