January weather forecastYakima, WA
January
Weather in January
Yakima, Washington, greets in the New Year with chilly temperatures and relatively high humidity. The lowest temperatures of the year are in January, hitting lows of 26.6°F (-3°C) and highs of 37.6°F (3.1°C). This chill is accompanied by a poise and serenity in the surrounding nature. Statistically, tourists prefer to visit Yakima during the warmer months, but the brave few who do venture in January laud the stunning sight of the town blanketed in snow. Often, biting winds and patches of frosting on windows are signature features of Yakima's January mornings.Temperature
Yakima, Washington, transitions into January recording an average high-temperature of a still wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. Throughout the month of January, Yakima expects an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, September, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 4min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm PST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Yakima, WA
- Average high temperature in January: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Yakima, WA
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Yakima, WA
- Average wind speed in January: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Yakima, WA
- Average humidity in January: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (39%).
Average rainfall in January
Yakima, WA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").
Average rainfall days in January
Yakima, WA
- Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Yakima, WA
- Average snowfall in January: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Yakima, WA
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Yakima, WA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Yakima, WA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Yakima, 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
Yakima, WA
- Average cloud cover in January: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in January
Yakima, WA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
