January weather forecast
Abilene, TX

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Downtown Abilene in Texas, tall and brown city buildings seen under the clear and blue sky
Downtown Abilene in Texas, tall and brown city buildings seen under the clear and blue sky

Weather in January

The weather in January, Abilene, Texas, sets the tone for the year with a characteristic mild winter climate. Temperatures traditionally exhibit a mild range with highs hovering around 56.3°F (13.5°C) while lows dip to a cool 37.9°F (3.3°C) on average. January's weather contrasts starkly with the relatively warmer conditions of the impending February. Often, the city experiences an average of 1.2 snowfall days over the month, gracing the region with the occasional light blanketing of snow. Despite this, the wintry conditions do not deter the sunlight from gracing the city for approximately 10.3 hours a day.

Temperature

During January and December, Abilene experiences its lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Abilene, during January, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.7 snowfall days, and 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Abilene, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Abilene, the average sunshine in January is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During January, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January and December are known as Abilene's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 53%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Abilene, in January, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Abilene, during January, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Abilene, the average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Abilene, TX

Average pressure in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Abilene, TX

Average wind speed in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Abilene, TX

Average humidity in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Abilene, TX

Average rainfall in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Abilene, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Abilene, TX

Average snowfall in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Abilene, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Abilene, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Abilene, TX

Average UV index in January - Abilene, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Abilene, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Abilene, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
Abilene, TX

Average visibility in January - Abilene, 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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