January weather forecast
Washington, MO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Washington, Missouri, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Washington's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and lows of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

In Washington, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Washington, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.1 rainfall days, and 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, September, November and December. In Washington, in January, during 5.1 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Washington, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C), is generally the coldest month in Washington.

Is January cold?

The high-temperature, in January, in Washington, is 38.1°F (3.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Washington, in January, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Washington have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Washington, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Washington, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Washington, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Washington, MO

Average temperature in January - Washington, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Washington, MO

Average pressure in January - Washington, MO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Washington, MO

Average wind speed in January - Washington, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Washington, MO

Average humidity in January - Washington, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Washington, MO

Average rainfall in January - Washington, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Washington, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Washington, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Washington, MO

Average snowfall in January - Washington, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Washington, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Washington, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Washington, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Washington, MO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Washington, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Washington, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Washington, MO

Average UV index in January - Washington, MO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Washington, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Washington, MO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Washington, MO

Average visibility in January - Washington, MO
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and August (5mi).

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