Temperatures in January
It's pleasantly warm in January in Santa Monica with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 21°C, with nights close to 12°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 Santa Monica will be around 20°C, with nights close to 11°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Santa Monica is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 67 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 15% 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 Santa Monica. 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.
Santa Monica in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
67 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 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 Santa Monica?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Santa Monica. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Santa Monica in January
With 31°C, Santa Monica hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Santa Monica
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Santa Monica, 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 5 days of rain in Santa Monica.
Daily UV Index in January in Santa Monica
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Santa Monica, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Santa Monica Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica
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Average Weather in Santa Monica by Month
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