Salinas Weather in January

What's the weather like in Salinas (California) in January 2024?

The climate in Salinas during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Salinas and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Salinas weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Nightly temperature 3°C 37.3°F
Average temperature 8.6°C 47.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 98 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Salinas with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Salinas

Salinas average temperature in January

January rainfall

Salinas average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Salinas average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salinas in January 2024.