January weather forecast
Soap Lake, WA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Soap Lake, Washington, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of January notes an average high-temperature of a still cold 34.2°F (1.2°C), subtly shifted from December's 33.4°F (0.8°C). Soap Lake's nights in January experience an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In Soap Lake, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.5 snowfall days, and 11.38" (289mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Soap Lake, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

In Soap Lake, 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

What is the rainiest month?

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Soap Lake, in January, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Soap Lake, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Soap Lake?

The average day length in January is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Soap Lake have in January?

In Soap Lake, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Soap Lake?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average temperature in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average pressure in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average wind speed in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average humidity in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (37%).

Average rainfall in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average rainfall in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average snowfall in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Soap Lake, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average UV index in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January
Soap Lake, WA

Average visibility in January - Soap Lake, WA
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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