Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Sonoma with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sonoma 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 Sonoma with cool temperatures, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 16°C, with nights close to 7°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Sonoma 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 181 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 27% 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 Sonoma. 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.
Sonoma in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
181 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 Sonoma?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Sonoma. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Sonoma in January
With 27°C, Sonoma hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -4°C to a high of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Sonoma
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Sonoma, 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 Sonoma
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Sonoma, 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 Sonoma.
Daily UV Index in January in Sonoma
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Sonoma, 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 Sonoma Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Sonoma, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Sonoma Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Sonoma, 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 Sonoma
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sonoma. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Sonoma by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sonoma. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
