Average weather for Whittier in January
It's cold in January in Whittier with an average temperature of -1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -6°C to a high of 3°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -11°C and -2°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Whittier with really cold temps, averaging around -3°C during the day and nights dipping to about -8°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 1°C, with nights around -4°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Whittier is around 1°C, while nighttime temps are about -5°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
In January, there is an average of 386 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 129 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Whittier in January |
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-1°C | 5°C | |
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3°C | 11°C | |
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-6°C | -5°C | |
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386 mm | 97 mm | |
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14 days | 12 days | |
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129 cm | 16 cm | |
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29 days | 8 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Is January a good time to visit Whittier?
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Whittier. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 12°C in 2014, Whittier reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -26°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -29°C to a highest value of 6°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Whittier
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Whittier, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Whittier
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Whittier, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed 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 it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 14 days of precipitation in Whittier.
Daily Snowfall in January in Whittier
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Whittier, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV index in January in Whittier
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Whittier, 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 Whittier over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Whittier, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Whittier over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Whittier, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Whittier per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Whittier, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in January for Whittier
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Whittier. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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