Cordova Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Cordova

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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8.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
-1.2°C
Avg Temp
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3.7°C
Avg Rain
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103 mm
Avg Humidity
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84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Cordova January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Cordova, with average highs near 8.6°C and lows around -1.2°C (mean 3.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 103 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Cordova January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Cordova. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Cordova was 2006 — when the month averaged 8.3°C — while the coldest was 1985 at -1.3°C. Typical January days reach 8.6°C with nights near -1.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp0.9°C→3.7°C+2.8°C
Max Temp5.6°C→8.8°C+3.2°C
Min Temp-3.8°C→-1.4°C+2.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-2.0°C–0.8°C3 yr (7%)
0.8°C–3.5°C19 yr (42%)
3.5°C–6.3°C16 yr (36%)
6.3°C–9.0°C7 yr (16%)

Cordova January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Cordova, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2013 with 206 mm, while the driest was 1986 at 15 mm.

Cordova January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Cordova during January averages 84%. The most humid January was 1983 at 91%, and the least humid was 1986 at 77%.

Cordova January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 2.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Cordova. The sunniest January was 1986 at 2.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1994, 1999 and 2020 at 2.

Cordova January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Cordova during January is 3 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1982 and 1999 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest were 1984, 1992 and 2011 at 2.4 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Cordova

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Freezing
Morning
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Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How January Ranks in Cordova

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

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Cordova January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.0°C4.2°C4.4°C3.7°C4.2°C+2.2°C
Avg High6.8°C9.0°C9.2°C8.8°C9.2°C+2.4°C
Avg Low-2.7°C-0.6°C-0.5°C-1.3°C-0.8°C+1.9°C
Avg Rain83 mm123 mm97 mm87 mm136 mm+53 mm

Extreme January Records in Cordova

🔥Warmest January24.2°C2022
🧊Coldest January-20.9°C2024
🌧️Wettest January206 mm2013
🏜️Driest January15 mm1986
🌬️Windiest January3.7 m/s1982

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Cordova have risen by about 2.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -20.9°C (2024) to a record high of 24.2°C (2022).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 103 mm, with a wettest year of 206 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.5°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cordova?

A quieter season to visit Cordova

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of September and May tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Cordova. That said, January — with days averaging 8.6°C and nights around -1.2°C (mean 3.7°C) and higher rainfall (103 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Cordova'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 →

Cordova Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Cordova, with average highs near 8.6°C and lows around -1.2°C (mean 3.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 103 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 103 mm of rainfall in Cordova, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 206 mm (2013), and the driest just 15 mm (1986). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.4 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 2.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.6°C to 8.8°C and overnight lows from -3.8°C to -1.4°C over the same span.
January Weather in Cordova, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20257.2°C2.2°C-2.7°C19.0°C-12.2°C82 mm81%2.7 m/s2.8
20246.4°C1.1°C-4.2°C16.1°C-20.9°C188 mm84%2.9 m/s2.2
202312.4°C7.7°C2.9°C22.5°C-4.4°C180 mm86%3.1 m/s2.2
20228.4°C2.6°C-3.1°C24.2°C-9.2°C109 mm79%3.3 m/s2.8
20219.7°C4.8°C-0.1°C22.1°C-4.6°C65 mm85%2.9 m/s2.3
202011.3°C6.7°C2.1°C21.9°C-5.8°C191 mm89%2.8 m/s2
20199.1°C4.3°C-0.4°C17.4°C-5.8°C109 mm86%2.9 m/s2.2
20186.7°C1.4°C-3.9°C19.0°C-15.3°C85 mm81%3.1 m/s2.7
201712.6°C7.8°C3.1°C22.1°C-10.8°C92 mm84%3.1 m/s2.1
20168.3°C3.6°C-1.2°C20.3°C-6.1°C52 mm84%3.1 m/s2.7
20158.8°C3.5°C-1.7°C18.7°C-11.9°C38 mm79%2.8 m/s2.5
20146.2°C0.5°C-5.2°C15.7°C-14.4°C53 mm77%3.4 m/s2.8
2013 🌧️10.8°C5.6°C0.4°C23.1°C-5.5°C206 mm85%3.1 m/s2.3
201212.6°C6.9°C1.1°C19.2°C-5.9°C74 mm85%3.3 m/s2.6
20117.2°C2.4°C-2.4°C18.5°C-10.5°C51 mm82%2.4 m/s2.3
20105.3°C1.1°C-3.1°C17.3°C-11.8°C110 mm86%3 m/s2.6
20097.4°C2.4°C-2.5°C19.6°C-11.3°C76 mm83%3 m/s2.5
20088.1°C3.3°C-1.6°C20.9°C-7.4°C97 mm81%3.1 m/s2.4
20079.1°C4.7°C0.3°C18.3°C-6.6°C125 mm86%2.8 m/s2.2
2006 🔥14.1°C8.3°C2.4°C20.3°C-3.2°C187 mm78%3.6 m/s2.5
200510.3°C6.1°C1.8°C20.9°C-6.8°C114 mm88%3.3 m/s2.2
20049.4°C4.5°C-0.5°C22.8°C-7.3°C91 mm81%3.1 m/s2.7
20035.7°C1.1°C-3.5°C16.0°C-13.7°C21 mm84%2.9 m/s2.5
200210.9°C6.0°C1.2°C23.2°C-8.3°C135 mm86%3 m/s2.6
20016.7°C2.1°C-2.5°C17.2°C-11.5°C84 mm86%2.5 m/s2.4
200010.2°C5.1°C-0.1°C22.8°C-5.9°C44 mm79%3 m/s2.2
199911.2°C6.0°C0.8°C21.3°C-13.3°C200 mm86%3.7 m/s2
199811.2°C6.5°C1.8°C20.7°C-5.4°C147 mm89%2.7 m/s2.1
19977.0°C2.2°C-2.6°C21.2°C-15.5°C115 mm88%3.4 m/s2.3
19968.1°C3.1°C-1.9°C20.2°C-11.9°C104 mm84%3.6 m/s2.1
19959.3°C4.6°C-0.1°C21.5°C-6.7°C131 mm86%3.2 m/s2.2
19945.9°C1.6°C-2.8°C18.8°C-15.6°C144 mm86%3 m/s2
19939.6°C4.6°C-0.4°C19.1°C-6.0°C107 mm85%2.9 m/s2.1
19928.4°C3.8°C-0.9°C14.3°C-8.8°C80 mm88%2.4 m/s2.5
19917.5°C3.2°C-1.1°C15.3°C-5.5°C80 mm90%2.5 m/s2.2
199012.1°C6.8°C1.4°C19.7°C-5.1°C124 mm84%3.3 m/s2.3
198911.0°C6.2°C1.4°C19.7°C-4.0°C195 mm88%2.6 m/s2.4
19885.0°C0.8°C-3.3°C20.2°C-12.8°C100 mm88%3.2 m/s2.5
19877.8°C3.1°C-1.5°C18.6°C-7.3°C49 mm87%2.9 m/s2.3
19869.6°C3.8°C-2.0°C20.6°C-11.2°C15 mm77%2.9 m/s2.9
1985 ❄️3.1°C-1.3°C-5.6°C18.1°C-18.6°C81 mm86%3.2 m/s2.3
19844.5°C0.1°C-4.3°C14.6°C-14.3°C50 mm89%2.4 m/s2.3
19836.1°C2.2°C-1.8°C13.5°C-5.4°C69 mm91%2.6 m/s—
19827.1°C1.4°C-4.2°C19.5°C-17.9°C148 mm80%3.7 m/s—
19817.0°C2.0°C-3.0°C17.2°C-13.0°C38 mm78%2.5 m/s—

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

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Cordova January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Cordova in January?▼

The average high in January is around 8.6°C with lows near -1.2°C (mean 3.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Cordova in January?▼

January averages 103 mm of rainfall in Cordova, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 206 mm in 2013.

What was the hottest January on record in Cordova?▼

The hottest January reached 24.2°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -20.9°C in 2024.

Has January in Cordova 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 2.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.6°C to 8.8°C and overnight lows from -3.8°C to -1.4°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Cordova?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Cordova and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 8.6°C daytime highs and -1.2°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Cordova?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Cordova, averaging 3.7°C.

What should I pack for Cordova in January?▼

For January in Cordova, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 8.6°C and lows of -1.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Cordova humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Cordova in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 3.7 m/s (1982).

Which January had the most rainfall in Cordova?▼

The wettest January on record was 2013 with 206 mm. On average, January sees 103 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 Cordova 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.