January weather forecast
Spokane, WA

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Rocks and cliffs around the scenic Spokane Falls in Washington, leading to the vast Spokane River and a view of the high bridge out front
Rocks and cliffs around the scenic Spokane Falls in Washington, leading to the vast Spokane River and a view of the high bridge out front

Weather in January

January greets Spokane with low-temperature invitations, a stern prelude to the winter's peak. Heavy snow takes the stage in winter dramas, with the highest snowfall recorded this month, reaching 10.39" (264mm). The combination of high relative humidity at 89% and generally low temperatures gives the city a chilly embrace. Despite the cold, daylight slowly elongates, heralding the upcoming transformation of seasons. Skies are predominantly cloudy, setting the tone for the discreet but constant changes happening underneath.

Temperature

During January, Spokane records an average high-temperature of a still icy 33.3°F (0.7°C), marking a slight divergence from December's 32.2°F (0.1°C). Spokane cools down to an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) throughout the month of January.

Humidity

The most humid month in Spokane is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Spokane, during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.8 rainfall days, and 16.93" (430mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 10.39" (264mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 57min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Spokane, the average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

In Spokane, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In Spokane, 33.3°F (0.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Spokane?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Spokane, in January, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Spokane. Snow falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 10.39" (264mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Spokane, in January, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 10.39" (264mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 8h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Spokane, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Spokane, WA

Average temperature in January - Spokane, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Spokane, WA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Spokane, WA

Average wind speed in January - Spokane, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Spokane, WA

Average humidity in January - Spokane, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

Average rainfall in January
Spokane, WA

Average rainfall in January - Spokane, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Spokane, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Spokane, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Spokane, WA

Average snowfall in January - Spokane, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Spokane, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Spokane, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Spokane, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Spokane, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Spokane, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Spokane, WA

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

Average cloud cover in January
Spokane, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Spokane, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Spokane, WA

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

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

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