January weather forecast
Kirkland, WA

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Weather in January

Settling into the New Year, weather in Kirkland takes a somewhat chilly turn with the lowest recorded temperature dropping to 35.8°F (2.1°C). This is relatively low in comparison to the remaining months. The period witnesses high humidity, still abundant rainfall and moments of lower visibility. Winters stay mild, rendering January as not the harshest month of the year. The season, however, does see a few days of snowfall, indicating the arrival of an authentic Washington winter.

Temperature

January registers an average high-temperature of a still chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C), slightly varied from December's 42.8°F (6°C). Kirkland, during January nights, experiences a subtle shift to a low average of 35.8°F (2.1°C) from the day's heat.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout January, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.1 rainfall days, and 28.58" (726mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kirkland, in January, during 2.1 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.2 snowfall days, and 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kirkland is 8h and 57min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:07 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kirkland. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Kirkland?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Kirkland, in January, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 3.98" (101mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Kirkland, Washington, in January, during 2.1 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 8h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:07 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Kirkland, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Kirkland, WA

Average temperature in January - Kirkland, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Kirkland, WA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kirkland, WA

Average wind speed in January - Kirkland, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Kirkland, WA

Average humidity in January - Kirkland, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Kirkland, WA

Average rainfall in January - Kirkland, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Kirkland, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Kirkland, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kirkland, WA

Average snowfall in January - Kirkland, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kirkland, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Kirkland, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Kirkland, WA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kirkland, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Kirkland, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Kirkland, WA

Average UV index in January - Kirkland, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kirkland, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Kirkland, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Kirkland, WA

Average visibility in January - Kirkland, WA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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