Vancouver, WA weather in January
January in Vancouver: chilly, with rain on most days. Highs 48°F, lows 36°F, about 19 days with rain or snow and about 1.7 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Vancouver. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 19
- 5.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 62% | 57% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:51 am / 4:37 pm | 7:33 am / 5:15 pm |
| Daylight | 8.8 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 am39°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 9 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 snow19 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in12 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 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 5.0 in; a dry January brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 6.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202018: average high 51°F
- Coolest January2017: average high 39°F
- Wettest January2006: 10.9 in
- Driest January2001: 1.5 in
- Highest reading66°F (January 18, 2005)
- Lowest reading11°F (January 13, 2017)
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 | 36°F | 36°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 19 | 19 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 8.8 h | 9.2 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by +1°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Drier: Bend, OR128 mi · high 43°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Bend, OR128 mi · high 43°F · 9 wet days
How Vancouver ranks in January
- Normal high202nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days367th driest of 378
- Comfortable days333rd most of 339
What to pack for Vancouver in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 19 days
Heating and cooling
January has 718 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 16% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Vancouver in January?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 11°F (January 13, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in January?
About 19 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.0 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (10.9 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.5 in).
Does it snow in Vancouver in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 1.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is January a good time to visit Vancouver?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Vancouver (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Airport (USW00024229), 4.4 mi SE of the city center, 19 ft (172 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Airport (726980-24229), 3.9 mi SE of the city center, 22 ft (169 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).