Weather in Portland, Oregon, United States in January
In an average January, Portland sees a daily high around 44°F and a low around 33°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 44°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 36°F to 51°F |
| Average low | 33°F |
| Typical low range | 25°F to 41°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.30 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
62°F
2005-01-21
Lowest
15°F
1996-01-30
Low
Highest
52°F
1995-01-31
Lowest
3°F
1996-01-31
Feels-like
Highest
52°F
1995-01-31
Lowest
-15°F
1996-01-31
Humidity
Highest
11.1 g/m³
2005-01-18
Lowest
1.8 g/m³
1996-01-30
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1990-01-07
Lowest
3 mph
2002-01-15
Precip
Wettest
17.99 in
2006
Driest
0.69 in
1985
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