January weather forecast
Salinas, CA

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Weather in January

Where winters usually bring bone-chilling cold, the city of Salinas, California, has instead a mild January. During this period, 6.9 days of rainfall are experienced, with a total downpour measuring 0.94" (24mm) overall. Though the sunlight graces the city for approximately 10 hours per day, cloud cover teeters around a moderate 29%. The comfort of daytime highs at a friendly 59.2°F (15.1°C) and overnight lows not dipping past 45°F (7.2°C) offer inhabitants a welcoming climate. This favorable Salinas weather makes it a favorable destination for those looking to escape harsh winter conditions.

Temperature

January's arrival in Salinas registers an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. Salinas experiences a nighttime temperature average of 45°F (7.2°C) during January.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In Salinas, during January, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Salinas, there are 57.8 rainfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Salinas, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Salinas, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Salinas, California, the average sunshine in January is 6.4h.

UV index

In Salinas, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures in Salinas?

In January, in Salinas, the average high-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Salinas?

The average relative humidity in January is 71%.

How many days does it rain in January in Salinas?

In Salinas, during January, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Salinas have in January?

The average day length in January in Salinas, California, is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Salinas?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Salinas?

The average sunshine duration in January in Salinas, California, is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Salinas?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Salinas, CA

Average temperature in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 59.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 45°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (44.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Salinas, CA

Average pressure in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Salinas, CA

Average wind speed in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Salinas, CA

Average humidity in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salinas, CA

Average rainfall in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in January
Salinas, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Salinas, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salinas, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salinas, CA

Average UV index in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salinas, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in January
Salinas, CA

Average visibility in January - Salinas, CA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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