January weather forecast
Berkeley, CA

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Weather in January

January marks the commencement of the year with cool temperatures, the daily lows falling to 44.2°F and highs ascending to 56.3°F. With the relative humidity averaging at 73%, foggy mornings become a typical sight in Berkeley, California. The turquoise sky becomes an artistic palette as the cloud coverage is around 33%. The early sunset offers a longer night, making it an idyllic time for stargazers. January, however, observes a relatively high rainfall with 7.6 rainfall days and 0.94" of precipitation.

Temperature

With the arrival of January, Berkeley's average high-temperature registers at a still refreshing 56.3°F, indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. In the month of January, Berkeley experiences an average low-temperature of 44.2°F.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Berkeley, California, in January, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 0.94" of accumulated precipitation. In Berkeley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.6 days and collects up to 5.24" of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, in Berkeley, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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FAQ

What is the average January temperature in Berkeley?

In January, in Berkeley, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F, and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F.

What is the average humidity in January in Berkeley?

In Berkeley, California, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January in Berkeley?

In Berkeley, California, in January, during 7.6 rainfall days, 0.94" of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Berkeley?

The average day length in January in Berkeley, California, is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Berkeley?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Berkeley have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Berkeley, California, is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Berkeley?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Berkeley.

What is the UV index reading in January in Berkeley?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Berkeley, California, is 3. 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
Berkeley, CA

Average temperature in January - Berkeley, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Berkeley, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Berkeley, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Berkeley, CA

Average humidity in January - Berkeley, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in January
Berkeley, CA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in January
Berkeley, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Berkeley, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.5 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Berkeley, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Berkeley, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Berkeley, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Berkeley, CA

Average UV index in January - Berkeley, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Berkeley, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Berkeley, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in January
Berkeley, CA

Average visibility in January - Berkeley, 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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