Leavenworth, WA weather in January
Leavenworth is cold and snowy in January: highs average 34°F and nights drop to about 19°F. Expect about 14 wet days. Snowfall averages about 22.1 in. This is the depth of winter in Leavenworth. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 4.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 22.1 in
- snow on the ground 12 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 32°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 46% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:50 am / 4:21 pm | 7:30 am / 5:01 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 am27°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am28°Fdew point 24°F
- Noon31°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm33°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm30°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (26 mi away); average wind 3 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 snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more12 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry January brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 22.1 in, with about 7 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20201994: average high 41°F
- Coolest January1993: average high 26°F
- Wettest January2006: 7.8 in
- Driest January1994: 0.9 in
- Highest reading58°F (January 14, 2014)
- Lowest reading-18°F (January 31, 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 | 34°F | 34°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 19°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 14 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | 8.9 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by 0°F from December and +8°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Kent, WA75 mi · high 48°F · 19 wet days
- Drier: Bend, OR246 mi · high 43°F · 9 wet days
How Leavenworth ranks in January
- Normal high308th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days338th driest of 378
- Comfortable days329th most of 339
What to pack for Leavenworth in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 34°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1195 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 17% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Leavenworth in January?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -18°F (January 31, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Leavenworth in January?
About 14 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (7.8 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Leavenworth in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 22.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 12 days.
Is January a good time to visit Leavenworth?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Leavenworth (21 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Leavenworth 3 S (USC00454572), 2.7 mi SSW of the city center, 1,128 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Wenatchee (USC00459074), 20 mi SE of the city center, 626 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (USW00094239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,229 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pangborn Memorial Airport (727825-94239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,239 ft (68 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).