Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January brings an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C), nearly identical to the preceding month. In Santa Barbara, the average temperature during the nights of January drops to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 59%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Santa Barbara is January, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.Ocean temperature
In January, the average ocean temperature in Santa Barbara is 56.8°F (13.8°C).Note: In 56.8°F (13.8°C), even brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) feels biting, and anything less than 50°F (10°C) risks cold shock and impaired breathing, considering one's health.
Daylight
In Santa Barbara, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:27 pm PST.
Sunshine
In Santa Barbara, the average sunshine in January is 6.8h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Santa Barbara in January?
What is the average humidity in January in Santa Barbara?
What is the rainiest month in Santa Barbara?
How much does it rain in Santa Barbara in January?
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How many hours of daylight does Santa Barbara have in January?
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Santa Barbara?
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What is the month with the lowest UV index in Santa Barbara?
What is the UV index reading in January in Santa Barbara?
Average temperature in January
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average high temperature in January: 62.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (47.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).
Average humidity in January
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average humidity in January: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (56%).
Average rainfall in January
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.08").
Average rainfall days in January
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average sea temperature in January: 56.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (55.7°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average sunshine days in January: 24.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average UV index in January: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (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
Santa Barbara, CA
- Average cloud cover in January: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in January
Santa Barbara, 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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