January weather forecast
Pacific Grove, CA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Pacific Grove, California, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature varying between 59°F (15°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

As Pacific Grove steps into January, the average high-temperature holds at a still moderate 59°F (15°C), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. During January, the temperature is averaged to a low of 46.4°F (8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Pacific Grove, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In Pacific Grove, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 73.6 rainfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Pacific Grove, in January, the average water temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).
Note: Dipping into 54.1°F (12.3°C) below 50°F (10°C) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 55.4°F (13°C) feels cold to the bone.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.4h.

UV index

In Pacific Grove, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during January leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 59°F (15°C) and 46.4°F (8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How cold is the water in January?

In January, the average ocean temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Pacific Grove is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 46.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

Average pressure in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average pressure in January - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average wind speed in January - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average humidity in January - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average rainfall in January - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.1 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average sea temperature in January - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 54.1°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.8°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pacific Grove, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average UV index in January - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
Pacific Grove, CA

Average visibility in January - Pacific Grove, 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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