The weather in January in Joshua Tree

It's cool to moderate in January in Joshua Tree with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 8°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Joshua Tree. 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 Joshua Tree, 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 25°C in 2021, Joshua Tree reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 33 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in January for Joshua Tree

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

January weather comparison

  Joshua Tree New York
Average temperature 17°C 5°C
Max. temperature 20°C 11°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 33 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 7 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Joshua Tree with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Joshua Tree is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°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 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 Joshua Tree, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Joshua Tree

Temperature in January in Joshua Tree over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Joshua Tree, 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 Joshua Tree

Total precipitation in January in Joshua Tree over the years

Daily UV index in January in Joshua Tree

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Joshua Tree, 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 Joshua Tree by month

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