Sedona Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
Sedona, United States in January experiences a cool and relatively dry winter climate. The average temperature hovers around 4.4°C (39.9°F), with daytime highs reaching 8.6°C (47.5°F) and nighttime lows dipping to 1.2°C (34.1°F). The perceived temperature, or “feels like” temperature, ranges from 7.9°C (46.3°F) during the warmest parts of the day to -2.5°C (27.5°F) in the coldest hours.
January in Sedona brings moderate humidity levels, averaging 64.8%. Precipitation is limited, with an average of 2.0 mm of rainfall throughout the month. Rain is more common than snow, though light snowfall does occur, averaging 1.88 cm (0.74 inches). Snow accumulation reaches 0.76 cm (0.3 inches) on the ground.
Wind plays a significant role in Sedona’s January weather. Average wind speeds measure 25.7 km/h (16 mph), with gusts reaching up to 51.9 km/h (32.2 mph). The atmospheric pressure remains fairly stable at 1018.3 hPa. Cloud cover is moderate, averaging 44.1%, allowing for good visibility of 14.8 km (9.2 miles).
UV index in January averages 4.1, indicating moderate sun intensity. Visitors to popular Sedona attractions like Cathedral Rock or Oak Creek Canyon should still take precautions against sun exposure. Sunrise occurs around 7:32 AM, while sunset takes place at approximately 5:40 PM, providing about 10 hours of daylight.
Clear days dominate Sedona’s January weather, creating ideal conditions for outdoor activities and sightseeing. The risk of severe weather is low, with an average severe risk index of 10.0. Rainy conditions affect approximately 18 days of the month, though precipitation is light.
What is the temperature in Sedona in January?
Average air temperature in Sedona is 4.4°C (39.9°F) in January. The outside temperature in Sedona feels like 2.5°C (36.6°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 8.6°C (47.5°F) and feels like 7.9°C (46.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 1.2°C (34.1°F) which feels like -2.5°C (27.5°F).
How hot is Sedona in January?
The hot temperature in January in Sedona rises to 15°C (59°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 64.8% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 15 °C (59°F). The average maximum temp in Sedona is 8.6°C (59°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Sedona in January?
The coldest temp in Sedona in January drops to -4°C (24.8°F) during the cold nights. With 25.7km/h (16mph) winds and 64.8% humidity it feels like -12.9°C (8.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 1.2°C (34.1°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Sedona in January?
Yes, it rains for 18 days in Sedona, United States in January averaging 2 mm of precipitation. Sedona has a 54.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Sedona throughout January?
Sedona has 2 mm (0.08 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 18 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Sedona in January?
Yes, it snows in Sedona during January. The average snowfall is 1.88 cm (0.74 inch) per day. And there is 0.76 cm (0.3 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Sedona windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Sedona, United States during January is 25.7km/h (16mph) and average windgust is 51.9km/h (32.3mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 53.5km/h (33.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Sedona in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Sedona.
What are the humidity levels in Sedona in January?
The average humidity levels in Sedona in January are 64.8%. Daily humidity levels in Sedona range from 33.7% to 96.5% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Sedona in January?
Sedona has 10 hours 07 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Sedona in January is at 7:32:53 and the sunset is at 17:40:12.
What is the cloud coverage in Sedona in January?
Clouds cover 44.1% of the sky on average throughout January in Sedona. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Sedona?
The average UV index in Sedona is 4.1 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in Sedona in January?
The average solar radiation is 95.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Sedona during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 5.3 W/m2 to 194 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Sedona?
The average solar energy during January in Sedona is 8.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.5 MJ/m2, to 16.5 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Sedona in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Sedona, United States in January.
What is the air pressure in Sedona in January?
On average the air pressure in Sedona in January is 1018.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1007 mb to 1028 mb.
What is the visibility in Sedona in January?
The average daylight visibility in Sedona in January is 14.8 km (9.2 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.1 km (6.3 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Sedona in January?
The average dew point in Sedona during January is -2.6°C (27.4°F).
Where is the data for Sedona climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Sedona, Arizona, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- PRESCOTT LOVE FIELD, AZ US
- FLAGSTAFF PULLIAM AIRPORT, AZ US
- SEDONA AIRPORT, AZ US
- N7CEE Flagstaff AZ US
- AL3A Flagstaff AZ US
- KFLG
- KPRC
- KSEZ
- MORMON LAKE AZ US
- OAK CREEK AZ US
- VERDE AZ US