North Cascades National Park in January
In January, North Cascades National Park averages a high of 40°F and a low of 32°F, with 12.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 10.2 inches of snowfall. About 21 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 8 hours 40 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 40° / 32°F
- Precipitation
- 12.4in
- Snow
- 10.2in
- Daylight
- 8h 40m
- Visitors
- 21
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (quiet), June (quiet) and September (busy).
Few or no visitors in January: fewer than 3% of the busiest month's visits. Roads, ferries or the whole park may be closed; check North Cascades National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Newhalem, WA, 11.6 miles from the park's center, 525 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Lake National Recreation Area | 38° / 30° | Quiet | Cold |
| Olympic National Park | 41° / 33° | Quiet | Cool |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 35° / 24° | Quiet | Cold |
| Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | 32° / 19° | Quiet | Cold |
| Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | 47° / 34° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: North Cascades National Park on nps.gov
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