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Bothell Weather in January

Bothell in January

The short of it: Bothell in January averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 47° · low 36° · rain 5.3 in. · daylight 8 h 49 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

January in Bothell brings afternoons near 47° and nights around 36°, with about 5.3 in. of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 47°, nights near 36°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 5.3 in., the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 8 h 49 min in mid-January, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Bothell runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Kenmore, 2 mi to the W, sees much the same highs.

January in Bothell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 0.4 in. less rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 49 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KenmoreWashington2 mi W47°36°5.1 in.
Inglewood-Finn HillWashington3 mi SSW47°36°5.5 in.
Bothell WestWashington3 mi NNW47°36°5.4 in.
North CreekWashington4 mi NNE47°35°5.5 in.
Mountlake TerraceWashington5 mi WNW47°36°5.3 in.
Mill Creek EastWashington5 mi N47°35°5.6 in.
KirklandWashington6 mi S48°37°5.0 in.
Cottage LakeWashington6 mi ESE46°35°6.3 in.

The Almanac · Bothell Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Much like December: highs about 47°, nights near 36°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 5.3 in., the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Bothell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January47°36°5.3 in.6 mph8 h 49 min✦
February50°36°3.5 in.6 mph10 h 10 min✦✦
March54°38°4.5 in.7 mph11 h 45 min✦✦
April59°42°3.2 in.7 mph13 h 34 min✦✦
May65°47°2.2 in.7 mph15 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June70°52°2.0 in.7 mph15 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
July76°56°0.9 in.6 mph15 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
August76°55°1.2 in.6 mph14 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
September70°51°1.9 in.5 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October60°44°4.1 in.5 mph10 h 44 min✦✦
November51°38°5.8 in.6 mph9 h 12 min✦✦
December46°35°5.7 in.6 mph8 h 25 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bothell in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bothell in January?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 47°, nights near 36°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 5.3 in., the 3rd wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Bothell?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Bothell in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 25 min in December to 15 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Bothell in January?

Hardly — January nights average 2 °C (36 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bothell in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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