January weather forecast
Clearwater, FL

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The skyline and cityscape of Clearwater Beach in Florida
The skyline and cityscape of Clearwater Beach in Florida

Weather in January

Clearwater, Florida, unites visitors in January with its balmy weather, displaying first signs of a warm year to come. A descend in mist intensity provides unparalleled visibility, granting Clearwater an appealing dry aura. The cooling breezes is one of nature’s best features in January, bringing in a gentle gustiness that refreshes as it roves across the city. Cooler, low temperatures of 55.9°F (13.3°C) are often witnessed during the dusky hours of January, offering a pleasant counterpoint to the higher daytime temperatures. As the sun sets, Clearwater turns into a magical landscape, the sky adorned with a partly clouded blanket offering a warm embrace to the hardy traveler.

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 55.9°F (13.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Clearwater, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 16.18" (411mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 64°F (17.8°C), January is the month with the coldest seawater in Clearwater.
Note: For most people, swimming in water at 64°F (17.8°C) is not a pleasurable experience. Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Clearwater is January, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in January translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 65.8°F (18.8°C) and lows at 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What are the temperatures in Clearwater in January?

Clearwater in January has an average high-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the coldest ocean?

With an average ocean temperature of 64°F (17.8°C), January is the month with the coldest seawater.

What is the ocean temperature in January?

In January, the average ocean temperature in Clearwater is 64°F (17.8°C). Swimming in 64°F (17.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clearwater have in January?

In Clearwater, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Clearwater?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Clearwater?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
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Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Clearwater, FL

Average temperature in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (65.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (55.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Clearwater, FL

Average pressure in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Clearwater, FL

Average wind speed in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Clearwater, FL

Average humidity in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Clearwater, FL

Average rainfall in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Clearwater, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Clearwater, FL

Average sea temperature in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average sea temperature in January: 64°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (64°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Clearwater, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 4min

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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Clearwater, FL

Average sunshine days in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5 days).

Average UV index in January
Clearwater, FL

Average UV index in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Clearwater, FL

Average cloud cover in January - Clearwater, FL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Clearwater, FL

Average visibility in January - Clearwater, 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).

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