January weather forecastLake Forest, CA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Lake Forest, California, is another comfortable winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 65.1°F (18.4°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

Lake Forest observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between December's 63.1°F (17.3°C) and January's 65.1°F (18.4°C). During January, Lake Forest records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

In Lake Forest, in January, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65.4 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lake Forest, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Lake Forest, the average sunshine in January is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during January translates into the following directions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in January, in Lake Forest, is 65.1°F (18.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 50°F (10°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 57%.

In Lake Forest, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In January, the average day length is 10h and 13min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm PST.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lake Forest is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lake Forest, CA

  • Average high temperature in January: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Lake Forest, CA

  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lake Forest, CA

  • Average wind speed in January: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Lake Forest, CA

  • Average humidity in January: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Lake Forest, CA

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in January
Lake Forest, CA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lake Forest, CA

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 48min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lake Forest, CA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (19.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Lake Forest, 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, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Lake Forest, CA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Lake Forest, 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).