Big Sur vs Clearwater in January

Clearwater is the better pick in January — 70 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Clearwater is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs ClearwaterJanuary climate, side by side

Big SurClearwater
Comfort score57/100 (D)70/100 (B)
Feels-like high15°C19°C
Avg high / low17° / 7°20° / 12°
Rainfall148 mm71 mm
Rainy days106
Humidity79%76%
Air quality (AQI)3543

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Big Sur vs Clearwater in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Sur or Clearwater?
Clearwater is the better pick in January — 70 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Clearwater is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Clearwater in January?
In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Clearwater averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 71 mm.