Seattle weather: Clear night and January snowfall overview

Introduction: Why seattle weather matters

Weather in Seattle affects commuting, shipping and daily life across the Puget Sound. This update on seattle weather summarises the latest observations for the night of 25 January 2026 and places them in the context of January conditions, helping residents and visitors plan for colder temperatures and scattered snow events.

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Current conditions (25 January 2026, local time)

As of 23:37 local time on 25 January 2026, official observations for Seattle, Washington (lat 47.6064, lon -122.3308, timezone America/Los_Angeles) show a clear night with a measured air temperature of -1.1°C (30.0°F). The reported “feels like” temperature is -2.1°C, with a dew point of -3.8°C. Humidity is relatively high at 85%, while cloud cover is recorded at 0% and visibility is 16 km.

Surface pressure is 1,023.0 mb and wind is light from the east-south-east at 3.6 kph (2.2 mph), with gusts to 6.0 kph (3.8 mph). Windchill and heat-index metrics provided alongside the observation show small differences from the air temperature (windchill 0.6°C; heatindex 1.5°C), reflecting calm conditions. UV index is 0.0 at night.

January patterns and recent events

Monthly data sources note a string of light snow events in mid- to late January: 0.2 cm on 22 January, 1.3 cm on 23 January and 1.8 cm on 24 January. One summary characterises January as a wetter month, listing 103 mm for the month and labelling January conditions as “Awful” in that dataset’s ranking. Such descriptions indicate a wetter, cooler start to the year compared with drier months in spring.

Separately, a forecast entry for nearby Seattle Heights for Monday 26 January contains an anomalous daytime value labelled “+45°” and other inconsistent fields; users should treat that entry cautiously and cross-check with primary meteorological sources.

Conclusion: What this means for readers

Seattle weather at the end of January 2026 is marked by clear nights and sub-zero readings after a period that produced light snow accumulations. Residents should expect cold night-time temperatures, occasional slick surfaces following snow events, and generally higher precipitation through January compared with spring months. Practical steps include monitoring updated local forecasts before travel, dressing for sub-zero conditions at night and allowing extra time for journeys if snow or ice has been reported.