January weather in Santa Monica, CA
The average temperature in Santa Monica in January is 55.8°F (49.6°F–62.0°F). Average precipitation: 3.08 inches.
January is a winter month in Santa Monica, and is cooler than the annual average of 60.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 12.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 58m. For travel, January is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
62.0°F
Avg Low
49.6°F
Precipitation
3.08 in
Daylight
9h 58m
January records in Santa Monica
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 79.0°F (1984) | 39.0°F (1947) | 0.70 in (1982) |
| January 2 | 78.1°F (1984) | 39.0°F (1960) | 0.75 in (1993) |
| January 3 | 78.1°F (1953) | 35.1°F (1947) | 1.46 in (2005) |
| January 4 | 82.0°F (1953) | 35.1°F (1950) | 4.65 in (1995) |
| January 5 | 78.1°F (1985) | 39.0°F (1950) | 0.82 in (1995) |
| January 6 | 77.0°F (2003) | 39.9°F (1947) | 1.86 in (1974) |
| January 7 | 84.0°F (1963) | 37.0°F (1947) | 1.70 in (2005) |
| January 8 | 82.0°F (2007) | 37.0°F (1942) | 1.60 in (1940) |
| January 9 | 80.1°F (2007) | 36.0°F (1942) | 2.07 in (1980) |
| January 10 | 82.0°F (1983) | 37.0°F (1950) | 2.90 in (1995) |
| January 11 | 84.0°F (1986) | 39.0°F (1946) | 4.67 in (1980) |
| January 12 | 84.0°F (1938) | 37.0°F (1950) | 0.90 in (2001) |
| January 13 | 84.9°F (1938) | 34.0°F (1950) | 1.83 in (1957) |
| January 14 | 78.1°F (1968) | 39.0°F (1963) | 1.36 in (1969) |
| January 15 | 84.0°F (1961) | 39.0°F (1947) | 1.35 in (1993) |
| January 16 | 82.0°F (1961) | 37.9°F (1947) | 1.13 in (1952) |
| January 17 | 81.0°F (1977) | 39.9°F (1947) | 1.10 in (1973) |
| January 18 | 84.9°F (1977) | 39.0°F (1946) | 2.17 in (1952) |
| January 19 | 84.9°F (1944) | 35.1°F (1940) | 1.19 in (1969) |
| January 20 | 82.9°F (1976) | 36.0°F (1947) | 5.11 in (1969) |
| January 21 | 84.0°F (1976) | 34.0°F (1937) | 1.27 in (1969) |
| January 22 | 78.1°F (1976) | 36.0°F (1937) | 1.46 in (1943) |
| January 23 | 78.1°F (1976) | 39.0°F (1937) | 1.80 in (1983) |
| January 24 | 81.0°F (2003) | 41.0°F (1942) | 2.35 in (1941) |
| January 25 | 80.1°F (2003) | 39.0°F (1950) | 2.68 in (1969) |
| January 26 | 84.9°F (1938) | 37.9°F (1950) | 3.91 in (1956) |
| January 27 | 79.0°F (1938) | 37.0°F (1950) | 0.75 in (1943) |
| January 28 | 82.0°F (1962) | 34.0°F (1948) | 1.03 in (1981) |
| January 29 | 82.0°F (1953) | 37.9°F (1948) | 1.81 in (1980) |
| January 30 | 81.0°F (1953) | 39.0°F (1945) | 1.18 in (1986) |
| January 31 | 80.1°F (2003) | 37.9°F (1948) | 0.85 in (1996) |