January weather forecast
Amarillo, TX

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Street lights shine bright in the night with a view of the scenic full moon up in Amarillo, Texas
Street lights shine bright in the night with a view of the scenic full moon up in Amarillo, Texas

Weather in January

The year in Amarillo, Texas, commences with relatively moderate winter weather. Sunshine remains consistent throughout the month, although flurries may occasionally grace the city. Temperatures exhibit a winter display, hitting a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and climbing to a high of 50.5°F (10.3°C). The colder end of the spectrum contributes to the month's snowfall accumulation of 1.18" (30mm). Amarillo begins its weather cycle with a comfortable balance of sun, snow, and wind, setting the tone for a diverse climate index over the ensuing months.

Temperature

Amarillo, Texas, commences January with an average high-temperature of a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. In the month of January, Amarillo experiences an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Amarillo, the average relative humidity in January is 51%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Amarillo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.4 days and collects up to 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.9h.

UV index

In Amarillo, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 51%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Amarillo, in January, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Amarillo, in January, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Amarillo have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Amarillo, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Amarillo, TX

Average temperature in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Amarillo, TX

Average pressure in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Amarillo, TX

Average wind speed in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Amarillo, TX

Average humidity in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (42%).

Average rainfall in January
Amarillo, TX

Average rainfall in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Amarillo, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Amarillo, TX

Average snowfall in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Amarillo, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Amarillo, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Amarillo, TX

Average UV index in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Amarillo, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Amarillo, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Amarillo, TX

Average visibility in January - Amarillo, 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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