January weather forecast
Death Valley National Park, CA

January, the same as December, is another comfortable winter month in Death Valley National Park, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.9°F (19.4°C) and min 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

In January, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in December - a still comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C). In Death Valley National Park, in January, the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Rainfall

In Death Valley National Park, during 3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Death Valley National Park, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 20 days and collects up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

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 5:13 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

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 average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.