Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Joshua Tree with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Joshua Tree in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Joshua Tree with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 18°C, with nights close to 7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Joshua Tree will be around 18°C, with nights close to 6°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 33 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The precipitation chance averages 11% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Joshua Tree. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Joshua Tree in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
33 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Joshua Tree?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Joshua Tree. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Joshua Tree in January
With 25°C, Joshua Tree hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -9°C to a high of 13°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Joshua Tree
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Joshua Tree, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Joshua Tree
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Joshua Tree, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Joshua Tree.
Daily UV Index in January in Joshua Tree
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Joshua Tree, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Joshua Tree Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Joshua Tree, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Joshua Tree Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Joshua Tree, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Joshua Tree
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Average Weather in Joshua Tree by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Joshua Tree. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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