January weather forecast
San Luis Obispo, CA

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Beautiful blue water surrounded by scenic mountain ranges at the San Luis Obispo, California

Weather in January

January in San Luis Obispo, California, is a refreshing winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.4°F (16.9°C) and min 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

January welcomes an average high-temperature of a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C), not much different from the preceding month. San Luis Obispo observes an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) during January.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 63%.

Rainfall

In San Luis Obispo, during January, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In San Luis Obispo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 57 days and collects up to 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In San Luis Obispo, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:29 pm PST.

Sunshine

In San Luis Obispo, the average sunshine in January is 6.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in San Luis Obispo, is 62.4°F (16.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 63%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In San Luis Obispo, in January, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:29 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In San Luis Obispo, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average temperature in January - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.7°F).

Average pressure in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average pressure in January - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average wind speed in January - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average humidity in January - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (57%).

Average rainfall in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average rainfall in January - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average rainfall days in January - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average sunshine days in January - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.1 days).

Average UV index in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average UV index in January - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

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

Average cloud cover in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average cloud cover in January - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average visibility in January - San Luis Obispo, 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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