January weather forecast
Phoenix, AZ

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The city of Phoenix, Arizona at dusk
The city of Phoenix, Arizona at dusk

Weather in January

Phoenix, Arizona, ushers in the new year with mild winter conditions, making outdoor activities rather pleasant. January weather exhibits a stark contrast to the sizzling summer months the city is known for. Reaching to a mild 64.2°F (17.9°C), the city enjoys its second-lowest average high temperature. The city sees the year’s first rain with an average of three rainy days, although it rarely amounts to more than light showers. With lower UV indices, it becomes the city's safest month for skin exposure to sun.

Temperature

The arrival of January in Phoenix sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. January witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 42%.

Rainfall

In Phoenix, Arizona, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.6 rainfall days, and 5.04" (128mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Phoenix, the average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

In Phoenix, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during January leads to these advisories:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Phoenix in January?

In Phoenix, 64.2°F (17.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.5°F (8.6°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Phoenix, the average relative humidity in January is 42%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Phoenix have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Phoenix, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Phoenix have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average high temperature in January: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (103.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (84.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average pressure in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average wind speed in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average humidity in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average humidity in January: 42%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (43%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (16%).

Average rainfall in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average rainfall in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.75").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average rainfall days in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average snowfall in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average snowfall in January: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is September (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average snowfall days in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

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

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average sunshine days in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (21.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average UV index in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average cloud cover in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in January
Phoenix, AZ

Average visibility in January - Phoenix, AZ
  • 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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