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The weather in January in Santa Bárbara

It's cool to moderate in January in Santa Bárbara with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Santa Bárbara. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Santa Bárbara, Santa Maria. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 20°C in 2020, Santa Bárbara reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 77 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Santa Bárbara

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santa Bárbara. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Santa Bárbara New York
Average temperature 18°C 5°C
Max. temperature 19°C 11°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 77 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 9 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Santa Bárbara with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 18°C, with nights around 15°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santa Bárbara is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Santa Bárbara, Santa Maria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Santa Bárbara

Temperature in January in Santa Bárbara over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Santa Bárbara, Santa Maria. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Santa Bárbara

Total precipitation in January in Santa Bárbara over the years

Daily UV index in January in Santa Bárbara

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santa Bárbara, 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.

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Average weather in Santa Bárbara by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Bárbara. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.