January weather forecast
Houston, TX

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A beautiful park in Root square overlooking the central business district of Houston, Texas, USA
A beautiful park in Root square overlooking the central business district of Houston, Texas, USA

Weather in January

January heralds the start of a new year in Houston, Texas, a time when the city is winding down from the holiday season and starting to experience the full brunt of winter. The month presents a stark contrast to the vibrant summer months, as the city is cloaked in an atmosphere of cool temperatures and foggy mornings. Nevertheless, the relatively mild climate makes January a comfortable month to visit Houston. A notable characteristic is the high relative humidity that stands at 73%, one of the highest throughout the year. The city experiences the lowest daylight hours, with only 10.5 hours per day, an indicator of shorter winter days.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and a low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Houston is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, in Houston, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Houston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.5 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Houston are January and December. January is the last month it regularly snows in Houston. During 0.1 snowfall days, in January, Houston aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.2 snowfall days, and 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Houston, Texas, is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

In Houston, Texas, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. 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: The daily high UV index of 4 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Houston?

In Houston, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 61.3°F (16.3°C) at the peak and 46°F (7.8°C) at the lowest.

What are the temperatures in Houston in January?

In January, in Houston, the average high-temperature is 61.3°F (16.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Houston?

The average relative humidity in January in Houston, Texas, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Houston in January?

In January, in Houston, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Houston?

January is the last month it regularly snows in Houston, Texas. During 0.1 snowfall days, in January, Houston aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Houston?

In January, the average day length in Houston is 10h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Houston?

On the first day of January in Houston, Texas, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Houston have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Houston is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Houston?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Houston, Texas, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Houston, TX

Average temperature in January - Houston, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46°F).

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Average pressure in January
Houston, TX

Average pressure in January - Houston, TX
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Houston, TX

Average wind speed in January - Houston, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Houston, TX

Average humidity in January - Houston, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Houston, TX

Average rainfall in January - Houston, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in January
Houston, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Houston, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Houston, TX

Average snowfall in January - Houston, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Houston, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Houston, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Houston, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Houston, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Houston, TX

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Houston, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Houston, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Houston, TX

Average visibility in January - Houston, 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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