January weather forecast
Death Valley Junction, CA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Death Valley Junction, California, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from December to January is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C), not significantly different from the 50.7°F (10.4°C) of December. In January, Death Valley Junction experiences a temperature dip to an average of 38.5°F (3.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 46%.

Rainfall

In Death Valley Junction, in January, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 rainfall days, and 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and November are months with snowfall. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Death Valley Junction, there are 1.7 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Death Valley Junction, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:10 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Death Valley Junction, the average sunshine in January is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Death Valley Junction, is 52.7°F (11.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 46%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Death Valley Junction, the average relative humidity in January is 46%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Death Valley Junction have in January?

In Death Valley Junction, California, the average day length in January is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:10 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.2h.

What are the months 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 3.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Death Valley Junction 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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Average temperature in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average temperature in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average pressure in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average wind speed in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average humidity in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average rainfall in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average snowfall in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (20.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average UV index in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Death Valley Junction, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Death Valley Junction, CA

Average visibility in January - Death Valley Junction, 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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