January weather forecast
Sierra City, CA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sierra City, California, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°F (3.8°C) and min 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

In Sierra City, January's average high-temperature stands at a still icy 38.8°F (3.8°C), closely related to the preceding month. Throughout January, Sierra City's nights cool down to an average of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

January and March, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Sierra City.

Rainfall

In Sierra City, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sierra City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.1 days and collects up to 22.95" (583mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sierra City, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.3 days and aggregates up to 103.5" (2629mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:20 pm PST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Sierra City, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Sierra City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Sierra City?

During January, Sierra City experiences an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What are the most humid months in Sierra City?

The months with the highest humidity in Sierra City are January and March, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in January in Sierra City?

The average relative humidity in January in Sierra City, California, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January in Sierra City?

In Sierra City, California, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sierra City in January?

In Sierra City, in January, during 10.5 snowfall days, 19.09" (485mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sierra City have in January?

The average day length in January in Sierra City is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sierra City?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:20 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sierra City?

The month with the least sunshine in Sierra City, California, is January, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sierra City have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Sierra City is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Sierra City?

In Sierra City, California, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sierra City, CA

Average temperature in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sierra City, CA

Average pressure in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Sierra City, CA

Average wind speed in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sierra City, CA

Average humidity in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (40%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sierra City, CA

Average rainfall in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sierra City, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sierra City, CA

Average snowfall in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 19.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (22.52").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Sierra City, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.7 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
Sierra City, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sierra City, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sierra City, CA

Average UV index in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sierra City, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in January
Sierra City, CA

Average visibility in January - Sierra City, CA
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).

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