The weather in January in Death Valley National Park

It's cool to moderate in January in Death Valley National Park with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Death Valley National Park. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Death Valley National Park, California. 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 26°C in 2022, Death Valley National Park reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 2,8 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Death Valley National Park

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

January weather comparison

  Death Valley National Park New York
Average temperature 16°C 5°C
Max. temperature 18°C 11°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 2,8 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 1 day 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Death Valley National Park with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 6°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Death Valley National Park is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Death Valley National Park, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Death Valley National Park

Temperature in January in Death Valley National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Death Valley National Park, California. 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 Death Valley National Park

Total precipitation in January in Death Valley National Park over the years

Daily UV index in January in Death Valley National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Death Valley National Park, 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 Death Valley National Park by month

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