January weather forecast
Bishop, CA

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Magnificent clear waters and scenic surrounding of a small lake in the Bishop Town of California
Magnificent clear waters and scenic surrounding of a small lake in the Bishop Town of California

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Bishop, California, with an average temperature varying between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of January, the average high-temperature stands at a still wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C), closely aligned with December's 40.8°F (4.9°C). An average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is common during the nights of January.

Humidity

In Bishop, the average relative humidity in January is 57%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Bishop, during January, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Bishop, California, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 5.47" (139mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Bishop, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:16 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Bishop, the average sunshine in January is 7.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Bishop, is 42.3°F (5.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Bishop, the average relative humidity in January is 57%.

What is the wettest month?

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Bishop?

In January, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:16 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Bishop is 7.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bishop, CA

Average temperature in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Bishop, CA

Average pressure in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bishop, CA

Average wind speed in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Bishop, CA

Average humidity in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (26%).

Average rainfall in January
Bishop, CA

Average rainfall in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Bishop, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (9.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bishop, CA

Average snowfall in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bishop, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bishop, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bishop, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and July (17.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Bishop, CA

Average UV index in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Bishop, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Bishop, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Bishop, CA

Average visibility in January - Bishop, 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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