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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high44°F
Typical high range36°F to 51°F
Average low33°F
Typical low range25°F to 41°F
Average daily precipitation0.30 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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