Cannon Beach, OR weather in January
Cannon Beach is chilly in January, with rain on most days: highs average 49°F and nights drop to about 38°F. There are about 21 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.6 in. This is the depth of winter in Cannon Beach. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 21
- 18.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.6 in
- normal snowfall
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 69% | 66% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:57 am / 4:41 pm | 7:38 am / 5:19 pm |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | 9.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Astoria Rgnl Airport (19 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow21 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in19 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 18.7 in; a dry January brings about 14.2 in and a wet one about 22.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 12 days bring half an inch or more, and about 7 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.6 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202010: average high 54°F
- Coolest January1993: average high 45°F
- Wettest January2020: 39.8 in
- Driest January2001: 9.4 in
- Highest reading66°F (January 19, 2005)
- Lowest reading16°F (January 10, 1993)
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 | 49°F | 49°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 38°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 21 | 21 | 17 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | 9.1 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from December and +2°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Drier: Eugene, OR134 mi · high 48°F · 18 wet days
- Cooler: Bend, OR181 mi · high 43°F · 9 wet days
How Cannon Beach ranks in January
- Normal high180th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days376th driest of 378
- Comfortable days318th most of 339
What to pack for Cannon Beach in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 21 days
Heating and cooling
January has 659 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Cannon Beach in January?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 16°F (January 10, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Cannon Beach in January?
About 21 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 18.7 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (39.8 in); the driest was in 2001 (9.5 in).
Does it snow in Cannon Beach in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.6 in.
Is January a good time to visit Cannon Beach?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cannon Beach (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and humidity and wind by hour: Astoria Rgnl Airport (USW00094224), 19 mi NNE of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and snowfall: Nehalem 9 Ne (USC00355971), 11 mi ESE of the city center, 140 ft (103 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth and frost dates: Seaside (USC00357641), 6.8 mi NNE of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Astoria Regional Airport (727910-94224), 19 mi NNE of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).