January weather forecastFort Walton Beach, FL
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another refreshing winter month in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C).Temperature
Fort Walton Beach witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).Humidity
In Fort Walton Beach, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Walton Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 38.03" (966mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Fort Walton Beach are January and February. The months with the most snowfall days in Fort Walton Beach are January and February, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.Ocean temperature
In January, the average ocean temperature is 63.3°F (17.4°C).Note: Swimming in 63.3°F (17.4°C) does not offer a pleasant experience for most individuals. The act of controlling one's breathing becomes progressively difficult as the water temperature goes under 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 26min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Fort Walton Beach, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Walton Beach are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in January translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average high temperature in January: 59.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average humidity in January: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average rainfall in January: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.85").
Average rainfall days in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).
Average snowfall days in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average sea temperature in January: 63.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (62.3°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average UV index in January: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in January
Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Average cloud cover in January: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in January
Fort Walton Beach, 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).
