January weather forecast
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Weather in January

January typically sees a fall in temperatures, with an average high and low of 73°F (22.8°C) and 64.2°F (17.9°C) respectively. These conditions signal a relatively cooler climate compared to the later months, resulting in less rainfall. Sporting only 8.5 days of rain in the month, January in Fort Lauderdale, Florida often provides a comfortable start to the year. Humidity hits 73% marking January as moderately humid, while the sea temperature remains warm. The daylight duration extends to an average of 10.7 hours, making January an ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities.

Temperature

The coldest period in Fort Lauderdale is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 73°F (22.8°C) and a low of 64.2°F (17.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Fort Lauderdale is January, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 74.3°F (23.5°C).
Note: If cold is not your friend, swimming at 74.3°F (23.5°C) might be daunting. But the right mix of sunshine, wind, and external temperature can make a difference. Although wetsuits are not essential, they can enhance the swimming experience.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of January, in Fort Lauderdale, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Lauderdale are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Alert! The Sun's UV rays are heightened by the reflection of sand and water.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Fort Lauderdale?

January is the month when Fort Lauderdale, Florida, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 73°F (22.8°C) and a low of 64.2°F (17.9°C).

What is the average January temperature in Fort Lauderdale?

The high-temperature in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, during January is 73°F (22.8°C) and the low-temperature is 64.2°F (17.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Fort Lauderdale?

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month in Fort Lauderdale?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Fort Lauderdale?

In Fort Lauderdale, in January, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What months are the ocean coldest in Fort Lauderdale?

January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 74.3°F (23.5°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

What is the ocean temperature in January in Fort Lauderdale?

In January, the average ocean temperature in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is 74.3°F (23.5°C). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 73.4°F (23°C) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 74.3°F (23.5°C).

What is the average length of the day in January in Fort Lauderdale?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Fort Lauderdale?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Lauderdale?

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Lauderdale have in January?

In Fort Lauderdale, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Lauderdale?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Lauderdale.

How high is the UV index in January in Fort Lauderdale?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average temperature in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 73°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (73°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 64.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (82°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (64.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average pressure in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average wind speed in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average humidity in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average rainfall in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average sea temperature in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average sea temperature in January: 74.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (74.2°F).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (3.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average UV index in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Average visibility in January - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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