Bellingham Sunrise & Sunset in January 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Bellingham, Washington throughout January 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During January, the region experiences some of the shortest days of the year. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in January, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Bellingham depend on January's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in January brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Bellingham, Washington. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during January may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

January is part of winter in the Northern Hemisphere for Bellingham. Expect shorter days and later sunrises, especially noticeable at 48.8° latitude, with daylight expanding slowly as the month progresses.