January weather forecast
Death Valley National Park, CA

Despite being the start of the year, January weather in Death Valley National Park tends to be quite mild, with pleasant daytime temperatures. Nonetheless, UV index reaches a low point at just 2 units, indicating that the sun's rays are least intense during this month. Temperatures range from the lowest of 40°F (4.4°C) to the fairly comfortable high of around 66.9°F (19.4°C). Rainfall in January is not unheard of, but it tends to be scarce compared to other regions. With about 10 hours of daylight, the days are relatively short compared to other parts of the year.

Temperature

The commencement of January brings an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C), marking an inconsequential divergence from December. Death Valley National Park's January nights see a large temperature deviation, with temperatures resting at a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Rainfall

In Death Valley National Park, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20 rainfall days, and 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Death Valley National Park, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:12 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

In Death Valley National Park, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in January translates into this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.