January weather in Bellingham, WA
The average temperature in Bellingham in January is 41.2°F (34.8°F–47.6°F). Average precipitation: 4.56 inches. Average snowfall is 1.1 inches.
January is a winter month in Bellingham, and is cooler than the annual average of 51.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 12.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 20 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 29m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
47.6°F
Avg Low
34.8°F
Precipitation
4.56 in
Snow
1.1 in
January records in Bellingham
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 59.0°F (1997) | 15.1°F (2022) | 1.03 in (1998) |
| January 2 | 59.0°F (2003) | 19.9°F (2011) | 1.79 in (2007) |
| January 3 | 59.0°F (2003) | 17.1°F (2004) | 0.97 in (2019) |
| January 4 | 60.1°F (2012) | 10.9°F (2004) | 0.79 in (2010) |
| January 5 | 63.0°F (2006) | 10.0°F (2004) | 2.59 in (2015) |
| January 6 | 60.1°F (2002) | 17.1°F (2004) | 0.83 in (2011) |
| January 7 | 60.1°F (2002) | 21.0°F (2017) | 1.91 in (2009) |
| January 8 | 64.9°F (1986) | 21.9°F (2017) | 0.87 in (2009) |
| January 9 | 59.0°F (2010) | 21.0°F (1998) | 0.80 in (1991) |
| January 10 | 64.9°F (1986) | 19.9°F (1998) | 1.14 in (2006) |
| January 11 | 63.0°F (2010) | 14.0°F (1998) | 1.21 in (1992) |
| January 12 | 64.9°F (2010) | 15.1°F (2007) | 0.84 in (1987) |
| January 13 | 60.1°F (1986) | 16.0°F (2017) | 0.83 in (1996) |
| January 14 | 60.1°F (2004) | 15.1°F (2020) | 1.15 in (1999) |
| January 15 | 57.9°F (2010) | 15.1°F (2020) | 0.70 in (1996) |
| January 16 | 55.9°F (1986) | 21.0°F (2020) | 0.75 in (1989) |
| January 17 | 63.0°F (2018) | 24.1°F (1993) | 1.02 in (2005) |
| January 18 | 60.1°F (2005) | 12.9°F (2012) | 1.18 in (1986) |
| January 19 | 64.0°F (2005) | 18.0°F (2012) | 0.77 in (1998) |
| January 20 | 63.0°F (2005) | 19.9°F (2012) | 0.88 in (2005) |
| January 21 | 62.1°F (2005) | 24.1°F (2013) | 1.01 in (2011) |
| January 22 | 61.0°F (2016) | 21.9°F (2008) | 0.58 in (2020) |
| January 23 | 63.0°F (2005) | 21.0°F (2008) | 0.80 in (1992) |
| January 24 | 59.0°F (2005) | 24.1°F (2008) | 0.76 in (2011) |
| January 25 | 59.0°F (1998) | 19.9°F (1997) | 1.15 in (2002) |
| January 26 | 60.1°F (2003) | 17.1°F (1997) | 0.51 in (2002) |
| January 27 | 61.0°F (2016) | 19.0°F (1997) | 0.67 in (2024) |
| January 28 | 63.0°F (1988) | 17.1°F (1996) | 0.75 in (2024) |
| January 29 | 63.0°F (1988) | 10.0°F (1996) | 0.83 in (2004) |
| January 30 | 63.0°F (1988) | 9.0°F (1996) | 1.35 in (2006) |
| January 31 | 60.1°F (1992) | 14.0°F (1996) | 0.95 in (2021) |