January weather forecast
District of Columbia, USA

January firmly situates itself as the coldest month in the District of Columbia. With its location near the Potomac River and its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the city tends to experience chilly weather patterns during this period. Temperatures in January can drop to a significant low, averaging 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In comparison to December, January witnesses slightly lower temperatures, and when juxtaposed with the approaching month of February, it remains consistently colder.

Snow is a frequent visitor during this month, with the city receiving a considerable portion of its average annual snowfall of 15" (381mm). Washington, D.C. streets often get cloaked in a layer of snow, offering picturesque views but also requiring cautious movement due to potentially slippery conditions. Furthermore, while the District doesn't have notable climate variations within its boundaries, January's cold is fairly uniform throughout the region.

Days in January are shorter, with limited sunlight averaging about 4.3 hours daily. This curtails several outdoor activities, pushing residents and tourists to indoor venues. Notably, while January's temperatures are at their peak cold for the year, the city's rich historical and cultural attractions continue to draw visitors.

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• Washington - January »
  The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In January, the rain falls for 9.3 days.
• Shepherd Park - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Shepherd Park is January, when snow falls for 4.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Shepherd Park's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and lows of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).
• Colonial Village - January »
  In Colonial Village during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. The month with the most snowfall in Colonial Village is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.
• Hawthorne - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Hawthorne is January, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Hawthorne, in January, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.