January weather forecast
Kent, WA

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Weather in January

The start of the calendar year invites cooler temperatures to Kent, Washington, making the weather chilly with sparse light from the sun. January offers merely nine daylight hours, resulting in short, quite gloomy days. Noticeably different from the rest of the year, January experiences an average snowfall of 1.06" (27mm). With a humidity level of 85%, the cold can feel much more biting. Staying indoors with a warm drink may be the best way to comfortably enjoy the Kent weather in January.

Temperature

Kent, Washington, marks the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a frosty 44.6°F (7°C), hardly different from December's 42.4°F (5.8°C). During January, the nighttime temperature in Kent, Washington, averages of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In January, in Kent, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout January, 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.7 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Kent, Washington. In January, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kent, during the entire year, snow falls for 8 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Kent, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Kent, Washington, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:08 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Kent, the average sunshine in January is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kent, Washington, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Kent in January?

During January, Kent experiences an average high-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) and a low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Kent?

The months with the highest humidity in Kent, Washington, are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Kent?

The average relative humidity in January in Kent is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January in Kent?

In Kent, during January, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kent in January?

In January, in Kent, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kent have in January?

In Kent, Washington, the average day length in January is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kent?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:08 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kent have in January?

In Kent, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kent?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kent.

What is the UV index reading in January in Kent?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Kent is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kent, WA

Average temperature in January - Kent, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Kent, WA

Average pressure in January - Kent, WA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kent, WA

Average wind speed in January - Kent, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Kent, WA

Average humidity in January - Kent, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Kent, WA

Average rainfall in January - Kent, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 4.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Kent, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Kent, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kent, WA

Average snowfall in January - Kent, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kent, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Kent, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Kent, WA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kent, WA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kent, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Kent, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Kent, WA

Average UV index in January - Kent, WA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kent, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Kent, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Kent, WA

Average visibility in January - Kent, WA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (5mi).

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