Sea Temperature in Tacoma in January

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the Salish Sea in Tacoma in January. Historical daily data. Climate details for January. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in Tacoma. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.

Water Temperature Range in Tacoma in January

45°F

MINIMUN

48°F

AVERAGE

52°F

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in January in Tacoma

Water Temperature Chart for Salish Sea in Tacoma in January

Sea Temperature Table in Tacoma in January Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
Jan 1	48°C	46°C	52°C	49°C
Jan 2	48°C	46°C	52°C	49°C
Jan 3	50°C	46°C	46°C	48°C
Jan 4	48°C	46°C	45°C	47°C
Jan 5	48°C	46°C	48°C	48°C
Jan 6	50°C	46°C	50°C	49°C
Jan 7	50°C	46°C	50°C	49°C
Jan 8	50°C	46°C	52°C	49°C
Jan 9	50°C	46°C	48°C	48°C
Jan 10	50°C	46°C	45°C	47°C
Jan 11	50°C	46°C	52°C	49°C
Jan 12	50°C	46°C	50°C	49°C
Jan 13	50°C	46°C	45°C	47°C
Jan 14	50°C	46°C	45°C	47°C
Jan 15	48°C	46°C	48°C	48°C
Jan 16	48°C	46°C	48°C	48°C
Jan 17	48°C	46°C	48°C	48°C
Jan 18	48°C	46°C	48°C	48°C
Jan 19	50°C	46°C	48°C	48°C
Jan 20	48°C	46°C	52°C	49°C
Jan 21	48°C	46°C	48°C	48°C
Jan 22	48°C	46°C	46°C	47°C
Jan 23	48°C	46°C	50°C	48°C
Jan 24	48°C	46°C	45°C	46°C
Jan 25	48°C	46°C	46°C	47°C
Jan 26	46°C	46°C	50°C	47°C
Jan 27	48°C	46°C	45°C	46°C
Jan 28	48°C	46°C	45°C	46°C
Jan 29	48°C	46°C	50°C	47°C
Jan 30	48°C	46°C	50°C	47°C

Tacoma Climate and Swimming Opportunities in January

46°F

Average Day Air Temperature

37°F

Average Night Air Temperature

5 in

Precipitation Amount per Month

18 days

Number of Rainy Days

9 hrs

Daylight
per Day

2 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

7 mph

Average Wind Speed

81%

Average
humidity

Tacoma lies within the Washington in United States. The average daytime temperature in Tacoma in January is 47°F (8°C), while the nighttime average is 37°F (3°C). There are typically 18 rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 5.4 inches (138 mm). The daylight duration in January in Tacoma is 9 hours, with an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in January is 7 mph (12 km/h), and the humidity level is around 81%.

The water temperature in Tacoma in January ranges from 46°F to 48°F (8°C to 9°C). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 48°F (9°C), shifting to 48°F (9°C) by mid-January and reaching 48°F (9°C) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Tacoma for January is 48°F (9°C). Still too cold for most swimmers. Only short dips in proper gear are advisable.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Temperatures in January in Tacoma

What is the sea temperature in Tacoma in January?

The water temperature in the Salish Sea in Tacoma in January ranges from 46°F to 48°F (8°C to 9°C).

Is it possible to swim in the Salish Sea in Tacoma in January?

The average sea temperature in Tacoma in January is 48°F (9°C), and the air temperature is 47°F (8°C), so still too cold for most swimmers. Only short dips in proper gear are advisable.