January weather forecastUniversity Place, WA
January
Weather in January
University Place, Washington, sees a chilly start to the year with January. The mercury tends to climb no higher than 45.5°F (7.5°C), battling against a biting wind that averages at 5mph (8km/h). Commuters heading to work might want to dig out their scarves, ensuring they remain cozy on the coldest mornings when temperatures can hover around 35.2°F (1.8°C). Overcast skies are common, but usually give way to around 4.2 hours of sunshine in a day. Noticeable is the number of rainfall days with 18.3 days and total rainfall of 4.53" (115mm), reminiscent of a typical Pacific Northwest winter.Temperature
As University Place, Washington, steps into January, the average high-temperature is measured at a still chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C), displaying minor differences from December's 43.7°F (6.5°C). During January, University Place's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 35.2°F (1.8°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
In University Place, in January, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 4.53" (115mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in University Place. In University Place, in January, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In University Place, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.9 days and aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.Daylight
In University Place, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 0min.On the first day of January in University Place, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:10 pm PST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 4.2h.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 average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of 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. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in January
University Place, WA
- Average high temperature in January: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 35.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (34.3°F).
Average pressure in January
University Place, WA
- Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.01"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
University Place, WA
- Average wind speed in January: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in January
University Place, WA
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in January
University Place, WA
- Average rainfall in January: 4.53"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").
Average rainfall days in January
University Place, WA
- Average rainfall days in January: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5 days).
Average snowfall in January
University Place, WA
- Average snowfall in January: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
University Place, WA
- Average snowfall days in January: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
University Place, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
University Place, WA
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).
Average UV index in January
University Place, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
University Place, WA
- Average cloud cover in January: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in January
University Place, WA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (5mi).
