January weather in Washington, VA
The average temperature in Washington in January is 33.7°F (24.3°F–43.1°F). Average precipitation: 3.61 inches. Average snowfall is 6.9 inches.
January is a winter month in Washington, and is cooler than the annual average of 54.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 35m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
43.1°F
Avg Low
24.3°F
Precipitation
3.61 in
Snow
6.9 in
January records in Washington
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 66.9°F (2019) | 7.0°F (1998) | 0.85 in (2007) |
| January 2 | 69.1°F (2005) | 7.0°F (2018) | 1.59 in (2003) |
| January 3 | 71.1°F (1997) | 6.1°F (2018) | 2.10 in (1999) |
| January 4 | 75.0°F (1997) | 7.0°F (2018) | 0.40 in (2015) |
| January 5 | 73.9°F (2004) | 6.1°F (2018) | 0.35 in (2019) |
| January 6 | 69.1°F (1998) | 3.9°F (2018) | 0.99 in (2025) |
| January 7 | 69.1°F (2007) | 1.9°F (2014) | 0.84 in (1996) |
| January 8 | 70.0°F (1998) | 1.0°F (2018) | 2.07 in (1998) |
| January 9 | 69.1°F (2008) | 6.1°F (2014) | 1.82 in (1998) |
| January 10 | 64.9°F (2003) | 8.1°F (2017) | 3.13 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 66.0°F (2002) | 3.9°F (2004) | 1.50 in (2026) |
| January 12 | 66.9°F (2020) | 3.9°F (2004) | 1.32 in (2018) |
| January 13 | 70.0°F (2017) | 16.0°F (2022) | 1.08 in (2018) |
| January 14 | 70.0°F (2005) | 12.0°F (1997) | 1.70 in (2005) |
| January 15 | 68.0°F (2007) | 8.1°F (2018) | 0.64 in (1999) |
| January 16 | 68.0°F (2007) | 9.0°F (2003) | 0.88 in (2013) |
| January 17 | 63.0°F (2000) | 8.1°F (2003) | 1.50 in (2022) |
| January 18 | 61.0°F (1996) | 1.9°F (2003) | 0.78 in (2006) |
| January 19 | 64.0°F (2023) | -0.9°F (1997) | 1.02 in (1996) |
| January 20 | 60.1°F (2010) | 7.0°F (2016) | 1.19 in (2019) |
| January 21 | 66.0°F (2018) | 5.0°F (2008) | 0.20 in (2001) |
| January 22 | 66.0°F (2018) | 1.9°F (2000) | 0.60 in (1999) |
| January 23 | 66.0°F (2018) | -0.9°F (2014) | 1.11 in (2016) |
| January 24 | 66.9°F (1999) | -0.9°F (2014) | 1.90 in (1999) |
| January 25 | 64.0°F (2002) | 5.0°F (2014) | 2.58 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 64.9°F (2017) | 9.0°F (2014) | 1.48 in (2026) |
| January 27 | 75.9°F (2024) | 3.0°F (2026) | 1.49 in (1996) |
| January 28 | 71.1°F (2002) | 6.1°F (2003) | 1.64 in (2024) |
| January 29 | 72.0°F (2002) | 9.0°F (2014) | 0.70 in (1998) |
| January 30 | 75.9°F (2002) | 3.0°F (2026) | 0.44 in (2001) |
| January 31 | 80.1°F (2002) | 3.0°F (2026) | 2.83 in (2013) |