January weather forecast
Santa Maria, CA

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The hilly region of Santa Maria in California, over the neat vineyard farm on a sunny day
The hilly region of Santa Maria in California, over the neat vineyard farm on a sunny day

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another comfortable winter month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

With the advent of January, Santa Maria's high-temperatures adjust to a still comfortable 64°F (17.8°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. In the month of January, Santa Maria witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In January, in Santa Maria, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Santa Maria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 43.9 days and collects up to 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Santa Maria, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:29 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. 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 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature?

In Santa Maria, 64°F (17.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.8°F (8.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Santa Maria, the average relative humidity in January is 62%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Maria have in January?

In Santa Maria, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:29 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Santa Maria, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Santa Maria?

In Santa Maria, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Santa Maria, CA

Average temperature in January - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Santa Maria, CA

Average pressure in January - Santa Maria, 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 Maria, CA

Average wind speed in January - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Santa Maria, CA

Average humidity in January - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

Average rainfall in January
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall in January - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in January
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (0.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Santa Maria, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Santa Maria, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Santa Maria, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Santa Maria, CA

Average UV index in January - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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 Maria, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Santa Maria, CA

Average visibility in January - Santa Maria, 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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