January weather forecast
Crater Lake, OR

January continues the trend in having the most quantity of snowfall with 87.4" (2220mm) in Crater Lake, Oregon, making it the month with the highest snow accumulation. The winter chill firmly establishes itself, creating a frosty atmosphere as temperatures remain low. The lake's surrounding appears rather serene with softly falling snow, encapsulating much of the outdoor lifestyle into an icy still picture. The daylight is truncated, paving the way for longer, cold nights. Traveling for leisure activities requires careful planning due to the heavy snowfall and short days.

Temperature

The initiation of January sees an average high-temperature of a still icy 34.3°F (1.3°C), showing minor variations from the previous month. In Crater Lake, January's nights observe an average temperature dip to a subzero cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Rainfall

In Crater Lake, in January, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 9.41" (239mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 66.22" (1682mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 15.9 days. Throughout January, 87.4" (2220mm) of snow is accumulated. In Crater Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 101.3 days and aggregates up to 482.48" (12255mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Crater Lake, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:19 pm PST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.