Los Angeles Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Los Angeles experiences mild temperatures with an average daily temperature of 12.9°C (55.3°F). High temperatures reach an average of 17.3°C (63.1°F) while lows drop down to around 9.1°C (48.4°F). The overall average feels-like temperature, taking into account both highs and lows, is 12.9°C (55.3°F). The humidity in Los Angeles during January averages around 66.1% and there is an average of 16.3 days with no precipitation. The city receives an average of 5.56mm (0.22") of rainfall which is spread out over 4.1 days. It is more likely to rain than snow in January, with precipitation occurring 41.9% of the time, and there is a 17.3% chance of the day being at least partly cloudy. January marks the beginning of the wet season in Los Angeles, with frequent winter storms coming in off the Pacific Ocean. These storms bring much of the city’s annual precipitation, with January being one of the rainiest months on record. Despite the increased rainfall, January is still one of the sunniest months of the year in Los Angeles, with an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
What is the temperature in Los Angeles in January?
In Los Angeles in January the average air temperature is 12.9°C (55.3°F). The outside temperature in Los Angeles feels like 12.9°C (55.3°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 17.3°C (63.1°F) and feels like 17.3°C (63.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 9.1°C (48.4°F) which feels like 9.1°C (48.3°F).
How hot is Los Angeles in January?
The hot temperature in January in Los Angeles rises to 22.1°C (71.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 66.1% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 22.1 °C (71.8°F). The average maximum temp in Los Angeles is 17.3°C (71.8°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Los Angeles in January?
The coldest temp in Los Angeles in January drops to 5.7°C (42.3°F) during the cold nights. With 13.1km/h (8.1mph) winds and 66.1% humidity it feels like 5.7°C (42.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 9.1°C (48.4°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Los Angeles in January?
Yes, it rains for 16 days in Los Angeles, United States in January averaging 5.56 mm of precipitation. There is a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January in Los Angeles.
How much does it rain in Los Angeles throughout January?
The average precipitation level throughout January in Los Angeles is 5.56 mm (0.22 inch) of rain per day. It rains for an average of 16 days out of the entire month.
Is Los Angeles windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Los Angeles, United States during January is 13.1km/h (8.1mph) and average windgust is 31.3km/h (19.5mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 28km/h (17.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Los Angeles in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Los Angeles.
What are the humidity levels in Los Angeles in January?
The average humidity levels in Los Angeles in January are 66.1%. Daily humidity levels in Los Angeles range from 26.7% to 93.1% during January.
How many hours of daylight are there in Los Angeles in January?
There are 10 hours 10 minutes of daylight on average in Los Angeles, United States in January. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Los Angeles in January is at 6:56:59 and the sunset is at 17:07:57.
What is the cloud coverage in Los Angeles in January?
Clouds cover 35.8% of the sky on average throughout January in Los Angeles. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Los Angeles?
The average UV index in Los Angeles is 3.5 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in Los Angeles in January?
The average solar radiation is 74.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Los Angeles during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 11.3 W/m2 to 156.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Los Angeles?
The average solar energy during January in Los Angeles is 6.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1 MJ/m2, to 13.3 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Los Angeles in January?
Yes, there is a 10.6% risk for severe weather in Los Angeles, United States in January.
What is the air pressure in Los Angeles in January?
On average the air pressure in Los Angeles in January is 1018.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1007.6 mb to 1026.2 mb.
What is the visibility in Los Angeles in January?
The average daylight visibility in Los Angeles in January is 14.6 km (9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.2 km (5.1 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Los Angeles in January?
The average dew point in Los Angeles during January is 5.9°C (42.5°F).
Where is the data for Los Angeles climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Los Angeles, California, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN USC, CA US
- LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA US
- HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CA US
- KJ6BBX Los Angeles CA US
- FW1624 Silverlake CA US
- KBUR
- KCQT
- KHHR
- SCE Baldwin Hills CA US SC-EDISON