January weather forecast
San Rafael, CA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in San Rafael, California, is another refreshing winter month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

January's average high-temperature stands at a still moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C), showing little deviation from December's 55.4°F (13°C). In the month of January, San Rafael's average low-temperature falls to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

In San Rafael, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In San Rafael, in January, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In San Rafael, during the entire year, the rain falls for 48 days and collects up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PST.

Sunshine

In San Rafael, the average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature, in January, in San Rafael, is 56.1°F (13.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In San Rafael, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In San Rafael, in January, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does San Rafael have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
San Rafael, CA

Average temperature in January - San Rafael, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (45.3°F).

Average pressure in January
San Rafael, CA

Average pressure in January - San Rafael, 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, August and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
San Rafael, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
San Rafael, CA

Average humidity in January - San Rafael, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
San Rafael, CA

Average rainfall in January - San Rafael, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0.04").

Average rainfall days in January
San Rafael, CA

Average rainfall days in January - San Rafael, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (1.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
San Rafael, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - San Rafael, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
San Rafael, CA

Average sunshine days in January - San Rafael, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (20.7 days).

Average UV index in January
San Rafael, CA

Average UV index in January - San Rafael, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are April, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
San Rafael, CA

Average cloud cover in January - San Rafael, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
San Rafael, CA

Average visibility in January - San Rafael, 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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