January weather forecast
Athens, TX

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Athens, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.4°F (4.1°C) and max 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

Athens's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 55°F (12.8°C) to a low of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Athens, Texas, in January, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.8 days and collects up to 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.6 snowfall days, and 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January in Athens, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 55°F (12.8°C) and a low of 39.4°F (4.1°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

What are January temperatures?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 55°F (12.8°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Athens?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Athens, in January, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Athens have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Athens, TX

Average temperature in January - Athens, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Athens, TX

Average pressure in January - Athens, TX
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Athens, TX

Average wind speed in January - Athens, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Athens, TX

Average humidity in January - Athens, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Athens, TX

Average rainfall in January - Athens, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Athens, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Athens, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Athens, TX

Average snowfall in January - Athens, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Athens, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Athens, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Athens, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Athens, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Athens, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Athens, TX

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Athens, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Athens, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Athens, TX

Average visibility in January - Athens, 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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