January weather forecastSpokane, WA
January
Weather in January
January greets Spokane with low-temperature invitations, a stern prelude to the winter's peak. Heavy snow takes the stage in winter dramas, with the highest snowfall recorded this month, reaching 10.39" (264mm). The combination of high relative humidity at 89% and generally low temperatures gives the city a chilly embrace. Despite the cold, daylight slowly elongates, heralding the upcoming transformation of seasons. Skies are predominantly cloudy, setting the tone for the discreet but constant changes happening underneath.Temperature
During January, Spokane records an average high-temperature of a still icy 33.3°F (0.7°C), marking a slight divergence from December's 32.2°F (0.1°C). Spokane cools down to an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) throughout the month of January.Humidity
The most humid month in Spokane is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.Rainfall
In Spokane, during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.8 rainfall days, and 16.93" (430mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 10.39" (264mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 8h and 57min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm PST.
Sunshine
In Spokane, the average sunshine in January is 4h.UV index
In Spokane, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Spokane, WA
- Average high temperature in January: 33.3°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Spokane, WA
- Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Spokane, WA
- Average wind speed in January: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Spokane, WA
- Average humidity in January: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).
Average rainfall in January
Spokane, WA
- Average rainfall in January: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.35").
Average rainfall days in January
Spokane, WA
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Spokane, WA
- Average snowfall in January: 10.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Spokane, WA
- Average snowfall days in January: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Spokane, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Spokane, WA
- Average sunshine days in January: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Spokane, 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Spokane, WA
- Average cloud cover in January: 59
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in January
Spokane, WA
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).
