Bend, OR weather in January
Bend is chilly in January, with some rain and some snow: highs average 43°F and nights drop to about 25°F. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 6.4 in. This is the depth of winter in Bend.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.4 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:40 am / 4:37 pm | 7:23 am / 5:13 pm |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | 9.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry January brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.4 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202015: average high 48°F
- Coolest January1993: average high 30°F
- Highest reading71°F (January 26, 2015)
- Lowest reading-8°F (January 2, 2016)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 43°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 25°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | 9.3 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by +2°F from December and +3°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Eugene, OR88 mi · high 48°F · 18 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA246 mi · high 34°F · 14 wet days
How Bend ranks in January
- Normal high238th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days165th driest of 378
What to pack for Bend in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 43°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 975 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bend in January?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -8°F (January 2, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Bend in January?
About 9 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in.
Does it snow in Bend in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 6.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is January a good time to visit Bend?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bend (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Bend (USC00350694), 1.5 mi E of the city center, 3,660 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Bend 7 Ne (USC00350699), 6.7 mi NE of the city center, 3,358 ft (267 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).