January weather forecast
Denton, TX

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Weather in January

Wet and chilly as the new year unfolds, January in Denton, Texas brings the calm before the storm. Although rainfall remains moderate at a mean of 1.42" (36mm), the city becomes a brisk winter wonder. Temperatures hover between cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) nights and crisp 54°F (12.2°C) days. The least amount of daylight for the year is a trait of January, with the sun shedding its light for only 10.3 hours daily. This month prepares the city for the rollercoaster of weather conditions that lie just beyond the horizon.

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C), January is the coldest month in Denton.

Humidity

In Denton, the average relative humidity in January is 64%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Denton is January, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically collects 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Denton, Texas, in January, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Denton, Texas, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.8 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.1h.

UV index

In Denton, 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 average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in January interprets into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Denton's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 54°F (12.2°C) and lows of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the temperature in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54°F (12.2°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 64%.

What is the driest month in Denton?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Denton, in January, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Denton have in January?

The average day length in January in Denton is 10h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Denton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Denton, Texas, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Denton, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Denton, TX

Average pressure in January - Denton, TX
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Denton, TX

Average wind speed in January - Denton, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Denton, TX

Average humidity in January - Denton, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in January
Denton, TX

Average rainfall in January - Denton, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Denton, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Denton, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Denton, TX

Average snowfall in January - Denton, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Denton, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Denton, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Denton, TX

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Denton, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Denton, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Denton, TX

Average UV index in January - Denton, 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
Denton, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Denton, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Denton, TX

Average visibility in January - Denton, 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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