January weather forecast
Orcas, WA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Orcas, Washington, with an average temperature varying between 41°F (5°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

January, February and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 45.3°F (7.4°C), are the coldest months.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Orcas are January, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Orcas, in January, during 17.3 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orcas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.7 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Orcas are January through March, November and December. In Orcas, during January, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Orcas, there are 6.9 snowfall days, and 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 50min.
On the first day of January in Orcas, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Orcas, the average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Orcas, Washington, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Orcas?

Orcas experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) during January, February and December.

What is the temperature in January in Orcas?

The high-temperature, in January, in Orcas, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41°F (5°C).

What is the most humid month in Orcas?

January, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Orcas?

In Orcas, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Orcas?

In Orcas, in January, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Orcas in January?

In Orcas, in January, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Orcas have in January?

The average day length in January in Orcas is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Orcas?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orcas, Washington, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Orcas?

The average sunshine duration in January in Orcas is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Orcas?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Orcas?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Orcas is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Orcas, WA

Average temperature in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.9°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (40.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Orcas, WA

Average pressure in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (30"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Orcas, WA

Average wind speed in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Orcas, WA

Average humidity in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Orcas, WA

Average rainfall in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in January
Orcas, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Orcas, WA

Average snowfall in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Orcas, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Orcas, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Orcas, WA

Average UV index in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Orcas, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Orcas, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in January
Orcas, WA

Average visibility in January - Orcas, 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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