January weather forecast
Gifford, WA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Gifford, Washington, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in January, at a still subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C), reveals a modest deviation from December's 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In the month of January, the average low-temperature usually rests at a still freezing cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 94%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Gifford, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gifford, there are 86.5 rainfall days, and 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, September, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gifford are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Gifford, is 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 94%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Gifford?

In Gifford, the average relative humidity in January is 94%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Gifford, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Gifford, in January, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gifford have in January?

In Gifford, the average day length in January is 8h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Gifford, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Gifford.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gifford, WA

Average temperature in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Gifford, WA

Average pressure in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gifford, WA

Average wind speed in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 3.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (3.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Gifford, WA

Average humidity in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 94%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Gifford, WA

Average rainfall in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Gifford, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gifford, WA

Average snowfall in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gifford, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gifford, WA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gifford, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Gifford, WA

Average UV index in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Gifford, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Gifford, WA

Average visibility in January - Gifford, WA
  • Average visibility in January: 2mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (2mi).

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