January weather forecast
Walt Disney World Resort, FL

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A sharp mountain peak in the animal kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, with a water canal under a small bridge
A sharp mountain peak in the animal kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, with a water canal under a small bridge

Weather in January

Florida's Walt Disney World Resort opens the year with a fresh and invigorating climate. High temperatures revolve around 72°F (22.2°C), making the atmosphere relatively cozy and comfortable. The prospective traveler will observe the winter at its peak, yet the chill remains mild, a departure from the previous month's cooler weather. While it is not the best month for sunbathers, January presents an excellent opportunity for those who wish to explore the resort without the burden of excessive heat. As the month draws to an end, the environment gradually adopts slightly warmer temperatures, leading to the onset of spring.

Temperature

Walt Disney World Resort experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 71.6°F (22°C) and a minimum of 48.2°F (9°C).

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout January, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Walt Disney World Resort, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112 days and collects up to 49.13" (1248mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, October through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during January morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low of 48.2°F (9°C), is the coldest month.

What are the temperatures in January?

During January, Walt Disney World Resort experiences an average high-temperature of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C).

How much does it rain in January?

In Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, in January, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Walt Disney World Resort have in January?

In Walt Disney World Resort, the average day length in January is 10h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Walt Disney World Resort, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, October through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Walt Disney World Resort is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Walt Disney World Resort, FL

Average temperature in January - Walt Disney World Resort, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 72°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June, July and August (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (72°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 48°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48°F).

Average rainfall in January
Walt Disney World Resort, FL

Average rainfall in January - Walt Disney World Resort, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (7.6").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (2").

Average rainfall days in January
Walt Disney World Resort, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Walt Disney World Resort, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (4 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Walt Disney World Resort, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Walt Disney World Resort, 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

The months with the most sunshine are March, April, May, June and July (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average UV index in January
Walt Disney World Resort, FL

Average UV index in January - Walt Disney World Resort, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 11).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

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