January weather forecast
Santa Monica, CA

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The neon-lit fun park in Santa Monica, California, with a view of the iconic Ferris wheel and pier
The neon-lit fun park in Santa Monica, California, with a view of the iconic Ferris wheel and pier

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another comfortable winter month in Santa Monica, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in January, hardly different from the 63.9°F (17.7°C) recorded in December. During January, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 51.4°F (10.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 55%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

January through May and December, with an average ocean temperature of 59°F (15°C), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 59°F (15°C). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

In Santa Monica, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 55%.

What is the rainiest month?

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Santa Monica, in January, during 5.4 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What months are the ocean coldest?

January through May and December, with an average ocean temperature of 59°F (15°C), are months with the coldest seawater.

What is the ocean temperature in January?

In Santa Monica, in January, the average water temperature is 59°F (15°C). For most, swimming in 59°F (15°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

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

In January, the average day length in Santa Monica is 10h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:23 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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 Monica, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Santa Monica, CA

Average temperature in January - Santa Monica, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Santa Monica, CA

Average pressure in January - Santa Monica, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Santa Monica, CA

Average wind speed in January - Santa Monica, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Santa Monica, CA

Average humidity in January - Santa Monica, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Santa Monica, CA

Average rainfall in January - Santa Monica, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in January
Santa Monica, CA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Santa Monica, CA

Average sea temperature in January - Santa Monica, CA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 59°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August, September and October (66°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April, May and December (59°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Santa Monica, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Santa Monica, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Santa Monica, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Santa Monica, CA

Average UV index in January - Santa Monica, 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, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Santa Monica, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Santa Monica, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Santa Monica, CA

Average visibility in January - Santa Monica, 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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