January weather forecast
Amherst, TX

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Amherst, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.7°F (0.4°C) and max 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of January marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) from December's 52°F (11.1°C). Amherst's nights in January cool down to an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 49%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.9 days and aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Amherst, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Amherst, the average sunshine in January is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Amherst during January are 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Amherst, the average relative humidity in January is 49%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Amherst, in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Amherst, Texas, in January, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Amherst have in January?

In Amherst, the average day length in January is 10h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Amherst, the average sunshine duration in January is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Amherst, TX

Average temperature in January - Amherst, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Amherst, TX

Average pressure in January - Amherst, TX
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Amherst, TX

Average wind speed in January - Amherst, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Amherst, TX

Average humidity in January - Amherst, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (37%).

Average rainfall in January
Amherst, TX

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Amherst, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Amherst, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Amherst, TX

Average snowfall in January - Amherst, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Amherst, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Amherst, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Amherst, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Amherst, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Amherst, TX

Average UV index in January - Amherst, 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
Amherst, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Amherst, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

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

Average visibility in January
Amherst, TX

Average visibility in January - Amherst, 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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