Weather in Oakland in January
In an average January, Oakland sees a daily high around 57°F and a low around 42°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 57°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 52°F to 63°F |
| Average low | 42°F |
| Typical low range | 34°F to 51°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
76°F
2021-01-18
Lowest
45°F
1993-01-06
Low
Highest
60°F
1997-01-01
Lowest
26°F
2007-01-14
Feels-like
Highest
60°F
1997-01-01
Lowest
18°F
2007-01-14
Humidity
Highest
13.3 g/m³
1997-01-02
Lowest
2.0 g/m³
2007-01-13
Wind
Highest
24 mph
2008-01-04
Lowest
3 mph
2021-01-03
Gust
Highest
69 mph
2008-01-04
Lowest
8 mph
2004-01-12
Precip
Wettest
10.56 in
2017
Driest
0.06 in
2015
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