January weather forecast
Fresno, CA

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The artificial Millerton Lake near Fresno in California
The artificial Millerton Lake near Fresno in California

Weather in January

The onset of the year in Fresno, California, USA is met with cool weather that gradually transitions into mild conditions as the month progresses. January is characterized by a high-pressure atmosphere, with an average pressure reading of 30.15 in. The sun is present for approximately 6.8 hours per day, offering limited brightness which affects visibility to some extent. The prevalence of strong winds is not common during this month, making outdoor activities quite pleasant. Consequently, the weather during January can be described as cool yet calm, primarily due to the lack of intense weather patterns.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Fresno is a still refreshing 59.2°F in January, hardly different from the 56.1°F recorded in December. Fresno cools down to an average low-temperature of 43°F throughout the month of January.

Humidity

The most humid month in Fresno is January, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

Rainfall

In Fresno, California, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.42" of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.3 rainfall days, and 10.43" of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Fresno, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Fresno, California, the average sunshine in January is 6.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Fresno. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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FAQ

What are January temperatures in Fresno?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 59.2°F and 43°F respectively.

What is the most humid month in Fresno?

The most humid month in Fresno is January, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the average humidity in January in Fresno?

In January, the average relative humidity in Fresno is 65%.

How much does it rain in Fresno in January?

In January, in Fresno, California, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.42" of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fresno have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Fresno?

On the first day of January in Fresno, California, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:23 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fresno?

In Fresno, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Fresno?

In Fresno, California, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fresno, CA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (99.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fresno, CA

Average pressure in January - Fresno, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Fresno, CA

Average wind speed in January - Fresno, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fresno, CA

Average humidity in January - Fresno, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (28%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fresno, CA

Average rainfall in January - Fresno, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fresno, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Fresno, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fresno, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fresno, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Fresno, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fresno, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fresno, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Fresno, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in January
Fresno, CA

Average visibility in January - Fresno, 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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