January weather forecastElk, WA

January

Weather in January

January in Elk, Washington, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.2°F (-6°C) and an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

The transition into January notes an average high-temperature of a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C), revealing a mild distinction from the 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in December. Elk, during January, witnesses an average low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Elk is January, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Elk. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Elk is 8h and 55min.
On the first day of January in Elk, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Elk is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Elk, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January temperatures in Elk, Washington, vary between a high-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C).

January is the most humid month in Elk, Washington, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

In Elk, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

January is the month with the most rainfall in Elk, Washington. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Elk, Washington. Snow falls for 16 days and accumulates 13.23" (336mm) of snow.

In Elk, during January, snow falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.

The average day length in January in Elk is 8h and 55min.

On the first day of January in Elk, Washington, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

The month with the least sunshine in Elk, Washington, is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Elk is 3.4h.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Elk is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elk, WA

  • Average high temperature in January: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Elk, WA

  • Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elk, WA

  • Average wind speed in January: 4.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Elk, WA

  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in January
Elk, WA

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Elk, WA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elk, WA

  • Average snowfall in January: 13.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elk, WA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elk, WA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Elk, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Elk, WA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Elk, WA

  • Average visibility in January: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).