January weather forecastFord, WA

January

Weather in January

January is a cold winter month in Ford, Washington, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.2°F (-6°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from December to January, Ford observes an average high-temperature of an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C), differing subtly from the previous month. The temperature lowers to an average of 21.2°F (-6°C) during January nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ford are January through May, September through December. 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

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In January, in Ford, the average high-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.2°F (-6°C).

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

In January, the average relative humidity is 92%.

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

In Ford, during January, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

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

In Ford, in January, snow falls for 16 days, with typically accumulated 13.23" (336mm) of snow.

In Ford, the average day length in January is 8h and 55min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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
Ford, 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).