Monterey County (Salinas)
January
Weather in Monterey County for January 2026
Your guide to Monterey County weather in January - trends and predictions
In general, the average temperature in Monterey County at the beginning of January is 13.4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 13.9 °F by the end of January.
The climate of Monterey County in January is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days, and a total of 72.3 mm of precipitation.
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19
Dry days
12
Rainy days
0
Snow days
14°/6°
Temperatures
12 km/h
Avg max wind
75 %
Avg humidity
Monterey County Weather January
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  15° | 2 17° | 3  12° | ||||
| 4 11° | 5  13° | 6  13° | 7  13° | 8 14° | 9 15° | 10 14° |
| 11 12° | 12 13° | 13 14° | 14 15° | 15 16° | 16  16° | 17  13° |
| 18 13° | 19 13° | 20 14° | 21 15° | 22  15° | 23 17° | 24  13° |
| 25 12° | 26 14° | 27 15° | 28 16° | 29 13° | 30 14° | 31 13° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Monterey County
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| Jan. 1 | Partly cloudy | 15° /6° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Jan. 2 | Partly cloudy | 17° /8° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| Jan. 3 | Light rain shower | 12° /8° | 17.6 mm | 3 | |
| Jan. 4 | Partly cloudy | 11° /5° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 5 | Overcast | 13° /4° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| Jan. 6 | Light rain | 13° /6° | 3.4 mm | 3 | |
| Jan. 7 | Sunny | 13° /3° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 8 | Sunny | 14° /3° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Jan. 9 | Patchy rain possible | 15° /5° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 10 | Light rain shower | 14° /5° | 2 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 11 | Patchy rain possible | 12° /4° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
| Jan. 12 | Partly cloudy | 13° /3° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 13 | Light drizzle | 14° /3° | 2.9 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 14 | Patchy rain possible | 15° /5° | 1.7 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 15 | Overcast | 16° /5° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Jan. 16 | Cloudy | 16° /6° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Jan. 17 | Mist | 13° /6° | 2.6 mm | 3 | |
| Jan. 18 | Partly cloudy | 13° /5° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 19 | Light rain | 13° /7° | 1.6 mm | 3 | |
| Jan. 20 | Light rain shower | 14° /7° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 21 | Patchy rain possible | 15° /6° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 22 | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 15° /6° | 16.1 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 23 | Patchy rain possible | 17° /6° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 24 | Moderate rain | 13° /7° | 3 mm | 3 | |
| Jan. 25 | Mist | 12° /7° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| Jan. 26 | Partly cloudy | 14° /7° | 2.7 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 27 | Partly cloudy | 15° /6° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 28 | Partly cloudy | 16° /7° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Jan. 29 | Overcast | 13° /7° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 30 | Partly cloudy | 14° /8° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| Jan. 31 | Moderate rain | 13° /7° | 14.4 mm | 4 | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Monterey County in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Monterey County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Monterey County in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Monterey County during January?
During January, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 14° and lows near 6°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Monterey County during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Monterey County during January, with a total of 72.3 mm spread over approximately 12 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
What are the typical wind conditions in Monterey County during January?
The average wind speed in Monterey County during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
January rainfall patterns in Monterey County
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