January weather forecastPort Orford, OR

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January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Port Orford, Oregon, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.4°F (10.8°C) and min 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of January denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) from December's 50.7°F (10.4°C). Nights in January exhibit a minor reduction to an average low temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Port Orford is 80%.

Rainfall

In Port Orford, during January, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.4 rainfall days, and 22.2" (564mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Port Orford, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Ocean temperature

January through March, with an average ocean temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Port Orford.
Note: In 50.5°F (10.3°C), even brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) feels biting, and anything less than 50°F (10°C) risks cold shock and impaired breathing, considering one's health.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In January, in Port Orford, the average high-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In January, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout January, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

In Port Orford, in January, it doesn't snow. In February, it regularly snows.

The months with the coldest seawater are January through March, with an average ocean temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

In Port Orford, Oregon, the average seawater temperature in January is 50.5°F (10.3°C). Swimming in 50.5°F (10.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

In Port Orford, the average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:29 pm PST.

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

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, OR

Average sea temperature in January: 50.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (54.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (50.5°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Port Orford, OR

Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, 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
Port Orford, 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).