January Rainfall and Precipitation in California
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in California, the United States of America in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
California precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does California, the United States of America receive in January?
Los Angeles stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 49 mm (1.9 in).
How many days does it rain in California, the United States of America in January?
On average, Los Angeles has about 5 days days of rain in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in California, the United States of America?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in California, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in California, the United States of America?
Based on our records, Crescent City receives the most rainfall in California, the United States of America in January, averaging about 236 mm (9.3 in).
What is the driest city in January in California, the United States of America?
The driest place is Furnace Creek with an average rainfall of 7.2 mm (0.3 in) according to our data.
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