January weather forecast
Leavenworth, WA

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A bridge across a small river heads up to the classy Posthotel in Leavenworth, Washington
A bridge across a small river heads up to the classy Posthotel in Leavenworth, Washington

Weather in January

Leavenworth in January presents chilly temperatures and a snow-dusted landscape. This month ranks as the coldest with low temperatures at 18.9°F (-7.3°C) while high temperatures barely rise to 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Expect heavy snowfall which is ideal for winter sports enthusiasts who flock this month to enjoy the winter wonderland. Visibility might be limited due to prominent cloud cover along with brisk winds adding that extra chill. January is definitely the month to bundle up if venturing into the outdoors.

Temperature

Leavenworth experiences an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) with the onset of January, subtly varied from December's 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Leavenworth's average low-temperature in January is measured at a still subzero cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Leavenworth is January, when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Leavenworth, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 92%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout January, 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, in Leavenworth, it is snowing for 14.7 days. Throughout January, 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 8h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Leavenworth, Washington, are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Leavenworth, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average temperature in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average pressure in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average wind speed in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 3.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average humidity in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (56%).

Average rainfall in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average rainfall in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 4.33"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average snowfall in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 16.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average UV index in January - Leavenworth, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Leavenworth, WA

Average visibility in January - Leavenworth, WA
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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 (4mi).

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