January is a very cold and very rainy time for sunbathing in Oregon, and not recommended. January is too cold for swimming in Oregon for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Oregon in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
The average maximum temperature in Oregon in January is 10°. The average maximum temperature is 10° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average temperature in Oregon in January is 7°. The average temperature ranges is 6° in the previous month and 7° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Oregon in January is 4°. The minimum temperature is 3° in the previous month and 4° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Oregon in January are 9.2 and there are 3 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Oregon in January is typically 1.4 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Oregon in January is 8.5° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.
The average total rainfall in Oregon in January is 21.2cm and on average there are 21 rainy days in January making it a very wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Oregon in January is 7° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 6° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Oregon in January is typically 95.6%. The maximum relative humidity is 95% in the previous month and 95.3% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Oregon in January is typically 83.8%. The average relative humidity is 83.5% in the previous month and 81.5% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Oregon in January is typically 30kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 31kmh in the previous month and 29kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Oregon in January is typically 14kmh. The average wind speed is 14kmh in the previous month and 13kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Oregon in January is from the South East.
