Kent, WA weather in January
Expect chilly weather with rain on most days in Kent in January, with highs near 48°F and lows near 38°F. Rain or snow falls on about 19 days. Snowfall averages about 0.9 in. It is one of the coldest months in Kent. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 19
- 5.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.9 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 61% | 58% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:56 am / 4:28 pm | 7:36 am / 5:08 pm |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | 9.5 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 am40°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport (6 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 snow19 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in13 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 5.8 in; a dry January brings about 4.2 in and a wet one about 7.1 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, 1991-20201995: average high 52°F
- Coolest January2013: average high 43°F
- Wettest January2006: 11.7 in
- Driest January1994: 2.5 in
- Highest reading64°F (January 15, 2018)
- Lowest reading15°F (January 30, 1996)
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 | 50°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 38°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 19 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | 9.0 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by +1°F from December and +2°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA75 mi · high 34°F · 14 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA75 mi · high 34°F · 14 wet days
How Kent ranks in January
- Normal high192nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 9 in Washington
- Wet days368th driest of 378
- Comfortable days328th most of 339
What to pack for Kent in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 19 days
Heating and cooling
January has 687 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 Kent in January?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 15°F (January 30, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Kent in January?
About 19 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.8 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (11.7 in); the driest was in 1994 (2.5 in).
Does it snow in Kent in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is January a good time to visit Kent?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kent (32 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and humidity and wind by hour: Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport (USW00024233), 5.7 mi NW of the city center, 370 ft (327 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Seattle Sand Pt WSFO (USW00094290), 21 mi N of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Kent (USC00454169), 2.5 mi N of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (727930-24233), 5.8 mi NW of the city center, 369 ft (326 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).