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Water temperature in Washington DC (DC) in January

Is it warm enough to swim in Washington DC in January? Average water temperature in Washington DC in January is 39.7°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Washington DC in January is 51.8°F, and the coldest is 35.6°F. To find out the water temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current water temperature in Washington DC

Changes water temperature in Washington DC in January 2025, 2024

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Day 2025 2024
January 144.6°F44.6°F
January 242.8°F41°F
January 341°F39.2°F
January 439.2°F39.2°F
January 539.2°F39.2°F
January 639.2°F39.2°F
January 739.2°F39.2°F
January 839.2°F39.2°F
January 939.2°F41°F
January 1039.2°F41°F
January 1139.2°F42.8°F
January 1237.4°F42.8°F
January 1337.4°F41°F
January 1437.4°F39.2°F
January 1537.4°F39.2°F
Day 2025 2024
January 1637.4°F39.2°F
January 1737.4°F39.2°F
January 1837.4°F39.2°F
January 1937.4°F39.2°F
January 2037.4°F39.2°F
January 2135.6°F39.2°F
January 2235.6°F39.2°F
January 2335.6°F39.2°F
January 2435.6°F39.2°F
January 2535.6°F41°F
January 2635.6°F41°F
January 2735.6°F42.8°F
January 2835.6°F42.8°F
January 2935.6°F42.8°F
January 3035.6°F42.8°F
January 3135.6°F42.8°F

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