North Cascades National Park weather in January

January in North Cascades National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in North Cascades National Park · #578 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 30/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

North Cascades National Park climate normals — January

Daytime high-6°C / 22°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-11°C / 13°F
Feels like (high)-9°C / 16°F
Rainfall291 mm / 11.5 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days20 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point-11°C / 12°F
Sunshine4.1 h/day
Daylight8.8 h
Wind7 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall284.5 cm / 112 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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North Cascades National Park in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit North Cascades National Park?
January in North Cascades National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for North Cascades National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (30/100).
What is the weather like in North Cascades National Park in January?
In January, North Cascades National Park averages a daily high of -5.7°C and a low of -10.8°C, with about 291.2 mm of rain over roughly 19.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in North Cascades National Park in January?
North Cascades National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
Does it snow in North Cascades National Park in January?
North Cascades National Park sees roughly 284.5 cm of snowfall in January.

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