January weather forecast
Encinitas, CA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Encinitas, California, is another enjoyable winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.7°F (17.6°C) and min 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

January's weather records an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C), showing little deviation from December. Encinitas in January experiences a low-temperature average of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 61%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Encinitas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63.5 days and collects up to 6.65" (169mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).
Note: One needs to be cautious in 58.6°F (14.8°C) waters. 55.4°F (13°C) is already forbidding, but sub14°F (-10°C) can seriously disrupt your breathing and lead to a frigid shock, considering one's well-being.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Encinitas is 10h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in January translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in January?

The high-temperature during January is 63.7°F (17.6°C) and the low-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 61%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Encinitas, California, in January, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When is the ocean coldest?

January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C), are months with the coldest seawater.

What is the water temperature in January?

In Encinitas, in January, the average water temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C). Swimming in 58.6°F (14.8°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in Encinitas is 10h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Encinitas, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Encinitas, CA

Average temperature in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (62.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (51.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Encinitas, CA

Average pressure in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Encinitas, CA

Average wind speed in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Encinitas, CA

Average humidity in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Encinitas, CA

Average rainfall in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in January
Encinitas, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (3.4 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Encinitas, CA

Average sea temperature in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 58.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (58.7°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Encinitas, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Encinitas, CA

Average UV index in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Encinitas, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Encinitas, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
Encinitas, CA

Average visibility in January - Encinitas, 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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