Weather in Washington, District of Columbia, United States in January
In an average January, Washington sees a daily high around 39°F and a low around 24°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 39°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°F to 51°F |
| Average low | 24°F |
| Typical low range | 12°F to 34°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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
71°F
2024-01-26
Lowest
0°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
56°F
1998-01-08
Lowest
-14°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
1998-01-08
Lowest
-39°F
1994-01-19
Humidity
Highest
13.4 g/m³
1998-01-08
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1994-01-19
Wind
Highest
36 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
5 mph
1984-01-17
Precip
Wettest
6.00 in
2024
Driest
0.41 in
1981
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