January weather forecastGold Beach, OR

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January

Weather in January

January in Gold Beach, Oregon, is characterized by overcast, cool, and wet conditions. The city experiences its highest rainfall for the year in this month, recording a substantial 3.7in. The temperature averages between 45°F (7.2°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C). Coupled with a high level of humidity, the weather can feel quite chilly at times. Despite the gloomy skies and frequent showers, Gold Beach is filled with a unique wintertime charm that is worth experiencing.

Temperature

January begins with an average high-temperature of a still cool 51.4°F (10.8°C), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. An average temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) is logged during the nights of January, a small step down from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gold Beach, in January, during 13.9 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gold Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.4 days and collects up to 22.2" (564mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Gold Beach are January, February and April, with an average ocean temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C).
Note: Swimming in 50.7°F (10.4°C) feels unbearing at 55.4°F (13°C) and can be life-risking below 50°F (10°C), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:29 pm PST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and a low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In Gold Beach, Oregon, in January, during 13.9 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January, March through December are months without snowfall in Gold Beach.

In Gold Beach, in January, it doesn't snow. In February, it regularly snows.

January, February and April, with an average ocean temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C), are months with the coldest seawater.

In Gold Beach, the average seawater temperature in January is 50.7°F (10.4°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

The average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:29 pm PST.

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

50.7°F

51.4°F

50.5°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.5mph

11.4mph

11.2mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.1

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.5

13.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average high temperature in January: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (50.5°F).

Average low temperature in January: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (43.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average rainfall in January: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average rainfall days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average snowfall in January: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average sea temperature in January: 50.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (53.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and April (50.8°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

Average sunshine in January: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average UV index in January: 3

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 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Gold Beach, OR

Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Gold Beach, OR

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).