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Temperature in California in January

California is a region in the United States of America. January in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Sequoia National Park with 3°C to pleasant temperatures in Indio with 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Indio and -10°C in Sequoia National Park.

What is the temperature of the different cities in California in January?

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of California, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in California?
  • From a thorough analysis of our records, Indio clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 22°C, and evenings that remain near 6°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in California?
  • The coldest city in January in California is Sequoia National Park when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 3°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -10°C.

  • How much sun does California get in January?
  • The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 224 hours of sunshine in Los Angeles. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 15°C in Palm Springs this month, so not the best month to swim.

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