Eugene, OR weather in January
Eugene is chilly in January, with rain on most days: highs average 48°F and nights drop to about 35°F. Expect about 18 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.9 in. This is the depth of winter in Eugene. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 18
- 6.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.9 in
- normal snowfall
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 60% | 55% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:47 am / 4:44 pm | 7:30 am / 5:20 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).
A typical January day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport (9 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow18 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in12 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 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 6.0 in; a dry January brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 7.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.9 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202020: average high 52°F
- Coolest January1993: average high 42°F
- Wettest January1995: 15.4 in
- Driest January2013: 1.4 in
- Highest reading68°F (January 24, 2015)
- Lowest reading8°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 | 47°F | 48°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 35°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 19 | 18 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | 9.3 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by +1°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Drier: Bend, OR88 mi · high 43°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Bend, OR88 mi · high 43°F · 9 wet days
How Eugene ranks in January
- Normal high190th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days359th driest of 378
- Comfortable days245th most of 339
What to pack for Eugene in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 18 days
Heating and cooling
January has 732 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Eugene in January?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 8°F (January 10, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Eugene in January?
About 18 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.1 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (15.4 in); the driest was in 2013 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Eugene in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.9 in.
Is January a good time to visit Eugene?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Eugene (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport (USW00024221), 8.5 mi NW of the city center, 353 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Cottage Grove 2E (USC00351897), 18 mi S of the city center, 595 ft (165 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (726930-24221), 8.5 mi NW of the city center, 358 ft (72 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).