Moreno Valley Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Moreno Valley

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
5.0°C
Avg Temp
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11.3°C
Avg Rain
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67 mm
Avg Humidity
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57%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-6.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Moreno Valley January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Moreno Valley, with average highs near 17.5°C and lows around 5°C (mean 11.3°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 67 mm of rainfall and 57% relative humidity across the period.

Moreno Valley January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Moreno Valley. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Moreno Valley was 2003 — when the month averaged 15.5°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 8.6°C. Typical January days reach 17.5°C with nights near 5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp10.4°C→11.3°C+0.9°C
Max Temp16.7°C→17.4°C+0.7°C
Min Temp4.0°C→5.2°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

8.0°C–10.0°C13 yr (29%)
10.0°C–12.0°C18 yr (40%)
12.0°C–14.0°C11 yr (24%)
14.0°C–16.0°C3 yr (7%)

Moreno Valley January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is a relatively wet time of year in Moreno Valley, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1993 with 348 mm, while the driest were 2003 and 2014 at 2 mm.

Moreno Valley January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Moreno Valley during January averages 57%. The most humid January was 1995 at 81%, and the least humid was 2014 at 36%.

Moreno Valley January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 3.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Moreno Valley. The sunniest January was 2006 at 3.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1993 and 1995 at 2.6.

Moreno Valley January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Moreno Valley during January is 2 m/s. The windiest January was 1984 at 2.6 m/s, while the calmest were 1998 and 2015 at 1.4 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Moreno Valley

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How January Ranks in Moreno Valley

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Moreno Valley Weather by Month

Moreno Valley January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.4°C10.9°C11.3°C12.1°C11.5°C+1.1°C
Avg High16.9°C16.8°C17.5°C18.4°C17.6°C+0.7°C
Avg Low4.0°C4.9°C5.1°C5.8°C5.3°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain51 mm109 mm53 mm64 mm46 mm-5 mm

Extreme January Records in Moreno Valley

🔥Warmest January30.0°C2003
🧊Coldest January-4.3°C2007
🌧️Wettest January348 mm1993
🏜️Driest January2 mm2003
🌬️Windiest January2.6 m/s1984

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Moreno Valley have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -4.3°C (2007) to a record high of 30°C (2003).

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Rainfall in January is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 67 mm, with a wettest year of 348 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Moreno Valley?

A quieter season to visit Moreno Valley

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of June and October tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Moreno Valley. That said, January — with days averaging 17.5°C and nights around 5°C (mean 11.3°C) and moderate rainfall (67 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Moreno Valley's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Moreno Valley Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Moreno Valley, with average highs near 17.5°C and lows around 5°C (mean 11.3°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 67 mm of rainfall and 57% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 67 mm of rainfall in Moreno Valley, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 348 mm (1993), and the driest just 2 mm (2003). Humidity sits around 57% and average wind speed is 2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.7°C to 17.4°C and overnight lows from 4°C to 5.2°C over the same span.
January Weather in Moreno Valley, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.3°C11.6°C4.9°C26.5°C1.0°C15 mm44%2.1 m/s3.5
202417.6°C11.7°C5.8°C24.8°C-0.8°C46 mm64%1.6 m/s3.2
202313.9°C9.1°C4.2°C19.4°C-0.9°C160 mm73%2.2 m/s2.9
202218.8°C12.3°C5.8°C23.0°C-0.5°C3 mm54%1.8 m/s3.3
202118.4°C11.9°C5.4°C28.1°C-1.1°C46 mm51%2.1 m/s3.4
202018.8°C12.2°C5.6°C24.0°C1.3°C5 mm62%1.6 m/s3.4
201917.1°C11.6°C6.0°C23.9°C-0.6°C108 mm65%1.8 m/s3.1
201821.5°C14.8°C8.2°C26.9°C0.2°C53 mm46%1.6 m/s3.3
201714.2°C9.5°C4.7°C22.3°C-0.9°C168 mm75%2.1 m/s2.9
201616.7°C10.9°C5.0°C22.9°C0.6°C84 mm65%1.6 m/s2.9
201520.0°C13.6°C7.1°C26.3°C-2.2°C23 mm51%1.4 m/s3.2
201422.6°C15.4°C8.2°C26.1°C3.5°C2 mm36%1.6 m/s3.4
201316.7°C9.8°C2.9°C24.5°C-3.2°C26 mm48%1.9 m/s3.4
201220.6°C13.3°C6.1°C28.0°C0.1°C16 mm41%1.8 m/s3.4
201117.5°C10.9°C4.4°C26.6°C-2.1°C16 mm61%1.8 m/s3.4
201017.3°C11.3°C5.3°C23.9°C0.4°C148 mm61%1.9 m/s3
200919.8°C12.9°C6.0°C25.2°C-1.8°C6 mm47%2.2 m/s3.4
200814.5°C9.2°C3.9°C21.6°C-1.1°C166 mm66%2.5 m/s3
200715.8°C9.4°C2.9°C25.3°C-4.3°C10 mm46%2.3 m/s3.4
200618.2°C11.5°C4.9°C26.7°C0.1°C31 mm52%2.1 m/s3.6
200515.7°C10.8°C5.8°C24.3°C0.6°C200 mm76%2 m/s2.9
200417.8°C11.4°C5.1°C24.6°C-0.8°C9 mm52%1.6 m/s3.4
2003 🔥22.5°C15.5°C8.4°C30.0°C2.1°C2 mm47%1.8 m/s3.4
200217.2°C10.5°C3.8°C26.3°C-3.0°C13 mm49%1.8 m/s3.3
200115.3°C9.5°C3.7°C25.3°C-1.3°C71 mm58%1.7 m/s3.1
200018.4°C12.3°C6.2°C24.9°C0.9°C26 mm60%1.6 m/s3.1
199918.7°C12.2°C5.7°C23.8°C0.2°C31 mm53%1.8 m/s3.2
199816.8°C11.1°C5.4°C23.4°C-1.1°C72 mm70%1.4 m/s3
199715.5°C10.5°C5.5°C21.4°C-0.3°C118 mm73%2.3 m/s2.8
199618.5°C12.0°C5.5°C24.8°C-1.2°C63 mm56%1.9 m/s3.1
199513.8°C9.3°C4.9°C23.3°C-0.4°C274 mm81%2 m/s2.6
199419.2°C12.4°C5.5°C25.9°C0.0°C17 mm42%1.9 m/s3.5
1993 🌧️13.7°C9.1°C4.5°C19.7°C-2.6°C348 mm77%2.4 m/s2.6
199217.3°C10.6°C3.9°C24.2°C0.5°C59 mm50%2.3 m/s3.3
199117.5°C10.6°C3.8°C23.7°C0.0°C43 mm53%1.8 m/s3.3
199017.3°C10.7°C4.1°C27.1°C-0.9°C62 mm52%2.1 m/s3.4
198915.6°C9.0°C2.3°C22.3°C-3.6°C24 mm51%2.5 m/s3.3
198816.2°C9.8°C3.3°C22.7°C-2.0°C56 mm57%2.2 m/s3
198715.9°C9.3°C2.8°C25.7°C-3.9°C52 mm53%2.4 m/s3.2
198620.7°C13.9°C7.1°C26.0°C4.1°C47 mm56%1.8 m/s3
198514.9°C8.8°C2.7°C21.8°C-3.5°C25 mm62%2.2 m/s3.2
198417.9°C11.2°C4.5°C23.9°C0.0°C4 mm52%2.6 m/s3.2
198317.3°C11.0°C4.7°C24.5°C-1.0°C105 mm60%2.1 m/s—
1982 ❄️15.1°C8.6°C2.1°C24.1°C-3.7°C94 mm58%2.4 m/s—
198118.3°C12.3°C6.2°C24.3°C-2.3°C56 mm53%1.9 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Moreno Valley January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Moreno Valley in January?▼

The average high in January is around 17.5°C with lows near 5°C (mean 11.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Moreno Valley in January?▼

January averages 67 mm of rainfall in Moreno Valley, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 348 mm in 1993.

What was the hottest January on record in Moreno Valley?▼

The hottest January reached 30°C in 2003. The coldest dipped to -4.3°C in 2007.

Has January in Moreno Valley gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.7°C to 17.4°C and overnight lows from 4°C to 5.2°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Moreno Valley?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Moreno Valley and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 17.5°C daytime highs and 5°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Moreno Valley?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Moreno Valley, averaging 11.3°C.

What should I pack for Moreno Valley in January?▼

For January in Moreno Valley, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17.5°C and lows of 5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Moreno Valley humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 57% — moderately humid.

How windy is Moreno Valley in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.6 m/s (1984).

Which January had the most rainfall in Moreno Valley?▼

The wettest January on record was 1993 with 348 mm. On average, January sees 67 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Moreno Valley behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.