January weather forecastTaft, TX

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another enjoyable winter month in Taft, Texas, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

January is Taft's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 63.3°F (17.4°C) and lows of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Taft, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.6 days and collects up to 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With an average high-temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C), January is the coldest month.

The high-temperature, in January, in Taft, is 63.3°F (17.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 50.9°F (10.5°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

In Taft, in January, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

January, March through November are months without snowfall.

In January, it doesn't snow. December is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Taft, the average day length in January is 10h and 37min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST.

In Taft, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Taft, TX

  • Average high temperature in January: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (63.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (50.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Taft, TX

  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Taft, TX

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Taft, TX

  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Taft, TX

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Taft, TX

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Taft, TX

  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Taft, TX

  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Taft, TX

  • Average UV index in January: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Taft, TX

  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Taft, 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).