January weather forecast
Elk Plain, WA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Elk Plain, Washington, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

In January, Elk Plain notes an average high-temperature of a still frosty 44.6°F (7°C), hardly different from the preceding month. In January, Elk Plain encounters an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) during the night.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months in Elk Plain.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout January, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elk Plain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Elk Plain. In Elk Plain, in January, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.3 snowfall days, and 5.94" (151mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, in Elk Plain, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:10 pm PST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is January cold?

In Elk Plain, in January, the average high-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elk Plain, in January, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 4.76" (121mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elk Plain, in January, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elk Plain have in January?

In January, the average day length in Elk Plain is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:10 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk Plain have in January?

In Elk Plain, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elk Plain.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average temperature in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average pressure in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average wind speed in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average humidity in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average rainfall in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average snowfall in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average UV index in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Elk Plain, WA

Average visibility in January - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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