January weather forecast
Mercer Island, WA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Mercer Island, Washington, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of January reveals an average high-temperature of a still frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Mercer Island records a mean low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) in January.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mercer Island, in January, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.1 rainfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, in Mercer Island, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mercer Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 7 days and aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of January, in Mercer Island, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:07 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Mercer Island, the average sunshine in January is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Mercer Island?

The high-temperature in Mercer Island, Washington, during January is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Mercer Island?

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Mercer Island.

What is the average humidity in January in Mercer Island?

The average relative humidity in January in Mercer Island, Washington, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Mercer Island in January?

In Mercer Island, Washington, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Mercer Island?

In Mercer Island, in January, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mercer Island have in January?

In Mercer Island, the average day length in January is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Mercer Island?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mercer Island, Washington, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:07 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Mercer Island?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Mercer Island, Washington, is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mercer Island?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mercer Island.

How high is the UV index in January in Mercer Island?

In Mercer Island, Washington, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Mercer Island, WA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (34.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Mercer Island, WA

Average pressure in January - Mercer Island, 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
Mercer Island, WA

Average wind speed in January - Mercer Island, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Mercer Island, WA

Average humidity in January - Mercer Island, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Mercer Island, WA

Average rainfall in January - Mercer Island, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Mercer Island, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Mercer Island, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mercer Island, WA

Average snowfall in January - Mercer Island, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mercer Island, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Mercer Island, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3 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
Mercer Island, WA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mercer Island, 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 2min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mercer Island, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Mercer Island, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Mercer Island, WA

Average UV index in January - Mercer Island, WA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Mercer Island, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Mercer Island, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Mercer Island, WA

Average visibility in January - Mercer Island, WA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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