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Portland in January

The toughest month — score 18 of 100

Typical January days in Portland reach about 32°F with nights near 16°F; about 19 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Portland in January

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 16°F.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 11 days in a typical January.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical January brings about 19 inches of snow.

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January vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Portland

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.