The weather in January in Mendocino

It's cool to moderate in January in Mendocino with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Mendocino. 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 Mendocino, 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 27°C in 2021, Mendocino reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 243 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Mendocino

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

January weather comparison

  Mendocino New York
Average temperature 15°C 5°C
Max. temperature 18°C 11°C
Min. temperature 1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 243 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 21 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Mendocino with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Mendocino is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 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 Mendocino, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Mendocino

Temperature in January in Mendocino over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Mendocino, 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 Mendocino

Total precipitation in January in Mendocino over the years

Daily UV index in January in Mendocino

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

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