January weather forecast
Chico, CA

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Dense forest and a bridge crossing over the famed Big Chico Creek located in the Bidwell Park in Chico, California
Dense forest and a bridge crossing over the famed Big Chico Creek located in the Bidwell Park in Chico, California

Weather in January

January is a mild winter month in Chico, California, with an average temperature varying between 55.4°F (13°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Chico sees the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C), indicating a subtle variation from December. During the month of January, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

In Chico, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

Rainfall

In Chico, California, in January, during 10.3 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.7 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Chico, snow does not fall in January through November.

Daylight

In Chico, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:25 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Chico, is 55.4°F (13°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Chico, in January, during 10.3 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Chico, snow does not fall in January through November.

Does it snow in January?

In January, it doesn't snow. December is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in January in Chico?

In Chico, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:25 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Chico?

In Chico, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chico?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Chico, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Chico, CA

Average temperature in January - Chico, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39°F).

Average pressure in January
Chico, CA

Average pressure in January - Chico, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chico, CA

Average wind speed in January - Chico, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Chico, CA

Average humidity in January - Chico, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (32%).

Average rainfall in January
Chico, CA

Average rainfall in January - Chico, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in January
Chico, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Chico, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chico, CA

Average snowfall in January - Chico, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chico, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Chico, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chico, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chico, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Chico, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Chico, CA

Average UV index in January - Chico, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Chico, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Chico, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in January
Chico, CA

Average visibility in January - Chico, 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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