January weather forecast
West Richland, WA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Richland, Washington, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in January, hardly different from the 38.1°F (3.4°C) recorded in December. January brings West Richland a consistent average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In West Richland, in January, during 10.9 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Richland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 7.05" (179mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Richland, in January, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.4 snowfall days, and 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In West Richland, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 6min.
On the first day of January in West Richland, Washington, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in West Richland, records 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In West Richland, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January in West Richland?

In West Richland, during January, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West Richland, during January, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Richland have in January?

The average day length in January in West Richland is 9h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.5°F).

Average pressure in January
West Richland, WA

Average pressure in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Richland, WA

Average wind speed in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
West Richland, WA

Average humidity in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (35%).

Average rainfall in January
West Richland, WA

Average rainfall in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
West Richland, WA

Average rainfall days in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Richland, WA

Average snowfall in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Richland, WA

Average snowfall days in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Richland, WA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Richland, WA

Average sunshine days in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (15.3 days).

Average UV index in January
West Richland, WA

Average UV index in January - West Richland, 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
West Richland, WA

Average cloud cover in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
West Richland, WA

Average visibility in January - West Richland, WA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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