January weather forecast
Austin, TX

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The beautiful Lady Bird Lake passing through the city skyscrapers of Austin city, Texas
The beautiful Lady Bird Lake passing through the city skyscrapers of Austin city, Texas

Weather in January

January offers the coldest weather of the year in Austin, Texas, with the temperature ranging from a high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) to a low of 42.6°F (5.9°C). This period is often cloudy with a 34% cloud cover, which is the year's lowest. Though colder than most of the year, this is an inviting month for those who appreciate colder weather amidst overcast skies. The city has a tranquil ambience ideal for winter strolls. The chill of January gives way to a slightly warmer February.

Temperature

Austin experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a minimum of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 66%.

Rainfall

In Austin, Texas, in January, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Austin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

In Austin, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during January translates into the following guidance:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) to a low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Austin?

In Austin, the average relative humidity in January is 66%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Austin, during January, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Austin is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Austin have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Austin have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Austin, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Austin, TX

Average temperature in January - Austin, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Austin, TX

Average pressure in January - Austin, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Austin, TX

Average wind speed in January - Austin, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Austin, TX

Average humidity in January - Austin, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in January
Austin, TX

Average rainfall in January - Austin, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Austin, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Austin, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Austin, TX

Average snowfall in January - Austin, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.4").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Austin, TX

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Austin, TX
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Austin, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Austin, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Austin, TX

Average UV index in January - Austin, TX
  • Average UV index in January: 4

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 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Austin, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Austin, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

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

Average visibility in January
Austin, TX

Average visibility in January - Austin, 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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