January weather forecastRichland, WA
January
Weather in January
January exhibits a drop in temperature from 38.8°F (3.8°C) to 28.8°F (-1.8°C), signifying the start of crisp winter days in Richland, Washington. Heavy cloud cover and high humidity are prevalent, creating a bluish-gray sky. Often, crisp mornings turn into cool afternoons, with the city potentially seeing as much as 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Expect plump snowflakes gently falling from the sky occasionally. The arrival of the New Year symbolizes the beginning of this cold and cloud-covered era.Temperature
The shift to January signals an average high-temperature of a still cold 38.8°F (3.8°C), subtly varied from December's 38.1°F (3.4°C). In January, the recorded average low-temperature is a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.2 rainfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Richland, in January, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.4 snowfall days, and 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 7min.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.
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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Richland, WA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 6min
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 24min
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
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
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
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
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).
