January weather forecast
El Cajon, CA

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Weather in January

January in El Cajon, California, manifests a mild climate which is chilly but not excessively cold, merging well with post-holiday routines. The climatic conditions are favorable for many outdoor endeavors, despite the presence of some cloud cover. Outdoor activities find greater acceptance, owing to the longer sunlight hours. Comparatively fewer rainy days ensure that weather interruptions to planned events are minimized. Interestingly, the temperature from 65.8°F (18.8°C) to 48.4°F (9.1°C) and highest wind speed of 8.3mph (13.4km/h) reflect the lowest climatic extremes for the city in the peak of the winter season.

Temperature

With January's arrival, El Cajon's weather records an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C), marking little difference from December's 63.7°F (17.6°C). The average temperature in El Cajon during January nights dips to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in El Cajon is 55%.

Rainfall

In January, in El Cajon, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In El Cajon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 56.1 days and collects up to 8.27" (210mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In El Cajon, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of January, in El Cajon, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm PST.

Sunshine

In El Cajon, the average sunshine in January is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in El Cajon. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during January translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in January in El Cajon?

January temperatures in El Cajon vary between a high-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and a low-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in El Cajon?

In January, the average relative humidity is 55%.

How many days does it rain in January in El Cajon?

In El Cajon, California, during January, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does El Cajon have in January?

In January, the average day length in El Cajon is 10h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in El Cajon?

On the first day of January in El Cajon, California, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January in El Cajon?

The average sunshine duration in January in El Cajon is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in El Cajon?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January in El Cajon?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
El Cajon, CA

Average temperature in January - El Cajon, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (47.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
El Cajon, CA

Average pressure in January - El Cajon, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
El Cajon, CA

Average wind speed in January - El Cajon, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
El Cajon, CA

Average humidity in January - El Cajon, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (53%).

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Average rainfall in January
El Cajon, CA

Average rainfall in January - El Cajon, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in January
El Cajon, CA

Average rainfall days in January - El Cajon, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.4 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
El Cajon, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - El Cajon, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
El Cajon, CA

Average sunshine days in January - El Cajon, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
El Cajon, CA

Average UV index in January - El Cajon, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
El Cajon, CA

Average cloud cover in January - El Cajon, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in January
El Cajon, CA

Average visibility in January - El Cajon, 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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