January weather forecast
San Diego, CA

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Coronado Island in San Diego, California, USA,
Coronado Island in San Diego, California, USA,

Weather in January

January in San Diego rings in the New Year with slightly cooler temperatures and increased precipitation. This month sees a slight dip in average high temperature from 64.2°F to 63.1°F. With an average rainfall of 1.06", it is not the wettest month, but it is close. The relatively higher humidity, standing at 60%, combined with the cooler sea and land temperatures, makes the weather feel colder than it actually is. San Diego's weather can often be unpredictable in January, so visitors and residents should be prepared for cloudy days.

Temperature

The shift from December to January is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 64.2°F, not significantly different from the 63.3°F of December. Throughout the month of January, San Diego witnesses an average temperature of 52.7°F.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In San Diego, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 1.06" of accumulated precipitation. In San Diego, during the entire year, the rain falls for 61.8 days and collects up to 8.7" of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In San Diego, in January, the average water temperature is 59.4°F.
Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 59.4°F is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 69.8°F to 59°F.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:20 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in San Diego. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in January leads to these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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FAQ

What are January temperatures in San Diego?

The average high-temperature, in January, in San Diego, is 64.2°F, while the average low-temperature is 52.7°F.

What is the average humidity in January in San Diego?

The average relative humidity in January in San Diego is 60%.

How much does it rain in San Diego in January?

In San Diego, California, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" of precipitation.

What is the ocean temperature in January in San Diego?

In January, the average ocean temperature in San Diego, California, is 59.4°F. For most, swimming in 59.4°F is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F to 59°F.

How many hours of daylight does San Diego have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in San Diego?

On the first day of January in San Diego, California, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:20 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January in San Diego?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in San Diego?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in San Diego?

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

Average temperature in January - San Diego, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (63.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (51.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
San Diego, CA

Average pressure in January - San Diego, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
San Diego, CA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
San Diego, CA

Average humidity in January - San Diego, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (59%).

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Average rainfall in January
San Diego, CA

Average rainfall in January - San Diego, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in January
San Diego, CA

Average rainfall days in January - San Diego, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.7 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
San Diego, CA

Average sea temperature in January - San Diego, CA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 59.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (58.7°F).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
San Diego, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - San Diego, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
San Diego, CA

Average sunshine days in January - San Diego, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (20.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
San Diego, CA

Average UV index in January - San Diego, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in January
San Diego, CA

Average cloud cover in January - San Diego, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in January
San Diego, CA

Average visibility in January - San Diego, 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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