January weather forecast
Forest Grove, OR

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Weather in January

January marks the beginning of the year in Forest Grove, Oregon, with the weather displaying typical winter characteristics. Notably, the temperatures range from a high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) to a low of 33.6°F (0.9°C) this month. It is not uncommon to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by potential snowfall. Poor visibility might be an issue so residents and travellers are advised to take care. January's weather is visibly colder than what February brings.

Temperature

With January's arrival, Forest Grove's weather records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C), marking little difference from December's 43°F (6.1°C). January brings an average low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) to Forest Grove.

Humidity

In Forest Grove, Oregon, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 5.47" (139mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Forest Grove, in January, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Forest Grove, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:17 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Forest Grove.

UV index

In Forest Grove, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Forest Grove?

In January, the average relative humidity in Forest Grove is 87%.

What is the wettest month?

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 5.47" (139mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout January, 5.47" (139mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Forest Grove, in January, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forest Grove have in January?

The average day length in January in Forest Grove is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:17 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Forest Grove are January and February, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest Grove have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Forest Grove is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average temperature in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average pressure in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average wind speed in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average humidity in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average rainfall in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average rainfall in January: 5.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (5.47").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average rainfall days in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average snowfall in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average snowfall days in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average sunshine days in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average UV index in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average cloud cover in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Forest Grove, OR

Average visibility in January - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (4mi).

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