January weather forecast
Los Altos, CA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Los Altos, California, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.2°F (6.8°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

January experiences an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C), barely different from December's 56.5°F (13.6°C). Los Altos records an average nighttime low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) throughout January.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Los Altos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 53.1 days and collects up to 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Los Altos, California, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Los Altos, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in January translates into this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Los Altos in January?

During January, Los Altos experiences an average high-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and a low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Los Altos?

In Los Altos, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

How many days does it rain in January in Los Altos?

In Los Altos, California, in January, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Los Altos have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Los Altos?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Los Altos, California, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Los Altos?

In Los Altos, California, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Los Altos?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Los Altos is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Los Altos, CA

Average temperature in January - Los Altos, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (44.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Los Altos, CA

Average pressure in January - Los Altos, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Los Altos, CA

Average wind speed in January - Los Altos, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September, October and November (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Los Altos, CA

Average humidity in January - Los Altos, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Los Altos, CA

Average rainfall in January - Los Altos, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February, March and December (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in January
Los Altos, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Los Altos, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.4 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Los Altos, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Los Altos, 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: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Los Altos, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Los Altos, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Los Altos, CA

Average UV index in January - Los Altos, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Los Altos, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Los Altos, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in January
Los Altos, CA

Average visibility in January - Los Altos, 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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