Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Sacramento with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sacramento 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 Sacramento with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 15°C, with nights close to 7°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Sacramento will be around 16°C, with nights close to 6°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 175 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 26% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Sacramento. 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.
Sacramento in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
175 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 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 Sacramento?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Sacramento. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Sacramento in January
With 24°C, Sacramento hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Sacramento
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Sacramento, 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 8 days of rain in Sacramento.
Daily UV Index in January in Sacramento
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Sacramento, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Sacramento Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento
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Average Weather in Sacramento by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sacramento. 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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