Port Angeles, WA weather in January
January in Port Angeles: chilly, with rain on most days. Highs 45°F, lows 33°F, about 17 wet days and about 1.0 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Port Angeles. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- normal snowfall
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 57% | 52% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:04 am / 4:30 pm | 7:42 am / 5:11 pm |
| Daylight | 8.4 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 37°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Quillayute State Airport (53 mi away); average wind 6 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 snow17 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 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 4.3 in; a dry January brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202016: average high 49°F
- Coolest January2017: average high 42°F
- Wettest January1999: 8.8 in
- Driest January2013: 1.3 in
- Highest reading69°F (January 19, 2005)
- Lowest reading12°F (January 4, 2004)
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 | 45°F | 45°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 33°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 17 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 8.4 h | 8.9 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by 0°F from December and +2°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA133 mi · high 34°F · 14 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA133 mi · high 34°F · 14 wet days
How Port Angeles ranks in January
- Normal high215th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days356th driest of 378
- Comfortable days265th most of 339
What to pack for Port Angeles in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 17 days
Heating and cooling
January has 800 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 Port Angeles in January?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 12°F (January 4, 2004).
Does it rain a lot in Port Angeles in January?
About 17 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (8.8 in); the driest was in 2013 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Port Angeles in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 1.0 in.
Is January a good time to visit Port Angeles?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Port Angeles (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Port Angeles Intl Airport (USW00094266), 3.1 mi W of the city center, 288 ft (222 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Elwha RS (USC00452548), 10 mi SW of the city center, 360 ft (294 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Sequim 2 E (USC00457544), 17 mi E of the city center, 50 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Quillayute State Airport (USW00094240), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 185 ft (119 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Quillayute Airport (727970-94240), 54 mi WSW of the city center, 185 ft (119 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).