January weather forecast
Austin, TX

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The beautiful Lady Bird Lake passing through the city skyscrapers of Austin city, Texas
The beautiful Lady Bird Lake passing through the city skyscrapers of Austin city, Texas

Weather in January

January offers the coldest weather of the year in Austin, Texas, with the temperature ranging from a high of 59.4°F to a low of 42.6°F. This period is often cloudy with a 34% cloud cover, which is the year's lowest. Though colder than most of the year, this is an inviting month for those who appreciate colder weather amidst overcast skies. The city has a tranquil ambience ideal for winter strolls. The chill of January gives way to a slightly warmer February.

Temperature

In Austin, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 59.4°F and a low of 42.6°F.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Austin is 66%.

Rainfall

In Austin, during January, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" of precipitation. In Austin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 21.5" of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" of snow.

Daylight

In Austin, Texas, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Austin is 6.3h.

UV index

In Austin, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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FAQ

What month is the coldest in Austin?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Austin, Texas, with averages ranging from a high of 59.4°F to a low of 42.6°F.

What is the usual temperature for Austin in January?

The high-temperature in Austin during January is 59.4°F and the low-temperature is 42.6°F.

What is the average humidity in January in Austin?

In January, the average relative humidity in Austin is 66%.

How many days does it rain in January in Austin?

In January, in Austin, Texas, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 1.14" of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Austin?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Austin, Texas. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.39" of snow.

When does it start to snow in Austin?

January is the first month it typically snows in Austin. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Austin have in January?

The average day length in January in Austin is 10h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Austin?

On the first day of January in Austin, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Austin?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Austin?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Austin, Texas, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Austin, TX

Average temperature in January - Austin, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Austin, TX

Average pressure in January - Austin, TX
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Austin, TX

Average wind speed in January - Austin, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Austin, TX

Average humidity in January - Austin, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

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Average rainfall in January
Austin, TX

Average rainfall in January - Austin, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in January
Austin, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Austin, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Austin, TX

Average snowfall in January - Austin, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.4").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Austin, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Austin, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Austin, TX

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Austin, TX
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

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: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Austin, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Austin, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Austin, TX

Average UV index in January - Austin, TX
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Austin, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Austin, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in January
Austin, TX

Average visibility in January - Austin, TX
  • 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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