January weather forecastKent, WA
January
Weather in January
The start of the calendar year invites cooler temperatures to Kent, Washington, making the weather chilly with sparse light from the sun. January offers merely nine daylight hours, resulting in short, quite gloomy days. Noticeably different from the rest of the year, January experiences an average snowfall of 1.06" (27mm). With a humidity level of 85%, the cold can feel much more biting. Staying indoors with a warm drink may be the best way to comfortably enjoy the Kent weather in January.Temperature
January's onset records an average high-temperature of a chilly 44.6°F (7°C), a near match to December's 42.4°F (5.8°C). January witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Kent are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout January, 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kent, there are 179.7 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Kent, during January, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 8h and 59min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:08 pm PST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
January, February, October through 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Kent, WA
- Average high temperature in January: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 34.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Kent, WA
- Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Kent, WA
- Average wind speed in January: 4.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Kent, WA
- Average humidity in January: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in January
Kent, WA
- Average rainfall in January: 4.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").
Average rainfall days in January
Kent, WA
- Average rainfall days in January: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Kent, WA
- Average snowfall in January: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Kent, WA
- Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kent, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Kent, WA
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
Average UV index in January
Kent, 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 January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Kent, WA
- Average cloud cover in January: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
Kent, WA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (5mi).
