January weather forecast
El Portal, CA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in El Portal, California, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of January brings an average high-temperature of a still cold 42.4°F (5.8°C), subtly diverging from December's 40.1°F (4.5°C). In the month of January, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In El Portal, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In El Portal, California, during January, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In El Portal, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 48.1 days and collects up to 17.36" (441mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in El Portal. In El Portal, California, in January, during 9.1 snowfall days, 17.24" (438mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In El Portal, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 106.54" (2706mm) of snow.

Daylight

In El Portal, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, in El Portal, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:21 pm PST.

Sunshine

In El Portal, California, the average sunshine in January is 6.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in El Portal in January?

In El Portal, in January, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in El Portal?

In January, the average relative humidity in El Portal is 71%.

How much does it rain in El Portal in January?

In El Portal, California, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in El Portal in January?

In El Portal, during January, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 17.24" (438mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in El Portal?

In El Portal, the average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in El Portal?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in El Portal, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:21 pm PST.

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

In El Portal, California, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in El Portal?

The months with the lowest UV index in El Portal, California, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in El Portal is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
El Portal, CA

Average temperature in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
El Portal, CA

Average pressure in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
El Portal, CA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
El Portal, CA

Average humidity in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (38%).

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Average rainfall in January
El Portal, CA

Average rainfall in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
El Portal, CA

Average rainfall days in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
El Portal, CA

Average snowfall in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 17.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.92").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
El Portal, CA

Average snowfall days in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - El Portal, 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: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
El Portal, CA

Average sunshine days in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17 days).

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Average UV index in January
El Portal, CA

Average UV index in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
El Portal, CA

Average cloud cover in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in January
El Portal, CA

Average visibility in January - El Portal, CA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (5mi).

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