Right now, Kirkland is showing off. Honestly, if you’re looking at the Kirkland weather forecast 10 day outlook today, Sunday, January 18, 2026, you’re probably seeing a lot of "mostly sunny" icons and wondering if you actually moved to California by mistake.
It’s currently 46°F and mostly sunny outside. A tiny, almost unnoticeable breeze is coming out of the north at 1 mph. It feels crisp. It feels like the kind of day where you grab a coffee at Marina Park and pretend it's not actually mid-January in the Pacific Northwest.
The Immediate Outlook: Sun-Drenched and Deceptive
Today's high is going to hit 48°F. The sky is staying sunny, and tonight will be clear with a low of 34°F. That’s the "freezing fog" territory the local forecasters are whispering about.
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Here is the deal with the next few days in Kirkland:
- Monday (MLK Day): Expect a high of 51°F and more of that brilliant sunshine.
- Tuesday: Still hanging onto the 50s. High of 50°F, partly sunny skies.
- Wednesday: The clouds start to thicken. High 49°F, mostly cloudy.
- Thursday: This is where the shift happens. We’ve got a 22% chance of sprinkles late in the day with a high of 47°F.
Most people think January in Kirkland is just one long, grey drizzle. Usually, they're right. But this week, a massive ridge of high pressure is sitting over western Washington like a stubborn houseguest who actually brings good snacks. It’s keeping the storm tracks pushed way out into the Pacific, giving us this weird, beautiful dry spell.
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The Turn: When the Rain Returns
Don't get too comfortable in your sunglasses. By Friday, January 23, the chance of rain jumps up. We’re looking at a high of 50°F and a 21% chance of sprinkles.
Saturday is where things get genuinely "Kirkland." The forecast is calling for a "mixture of precip" (the polite way of saying it might be messy) with a high of 46°F and a low of 33°F. There is a 72% chance of precipitation that day. If you have plans at the Village at Totem Lake, maybe keep them indoors.
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By Sunday, January 25, we are back to our regularly scheduled programming:
- Sunday: Rain. Overcast. High of 51°F.
- Monday: More sprinkles. High of 52°F.
- Tuesday: High of 53°F with early sprinkles.
Survival Tips for a Kirkland January
Basically, you need to layer. When it’s 51°F and sunny on Monday, you’ll feel great in a light jacket. But the second that sun sets at 4:50 PM, the temperature drops like a stone. That 34°F low is no joke, especially with 73% humidity making the air feel damp and heavy.
Watch out for the roads on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Even though it's dry, that "spotty fog" can turn into black ice on the hills—looking at you, Finn Hill and Juanita Drive.
Next Steps for Your Week:
- Wash your car now. You’ve got a clear window until Thursday before the road grime returns.
- Check your wipers. You’ll need them by Friday night.
- Get outside. Seriously. In a typical Kirkland January, we only get about 5.9 hours of "sunny" time per day on average. This week is an outlier—take advantage of it.