January weather forecast
Lubbock, TX

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Weather in January

January in Lubbock, Texas, greets its residents with a relatively mild winter, characterized by crisp mornings and cool afternoons. There is a significant increase in night temperatures, from 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a daytime high of 53.4°F (11.9°C). This month experiences an occasional sprinkle of winter's white dust, with an average of 1.4 days of snowfall. Regular winds of 10.6mph (17.1km/h) often intensify the cold, rendering early mornings and evenings particularly chilly. With diminished daylight hours and a higher concentration of cloud cover, January serves as a beacon heralding the commencement of the new year.

Temperature

January's average high-temperature stands at a still fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C), showing little deviation from December's 52.5°F (11.4°C). During January, the nighttime temperature in Lubbock averages to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lubbock, in January, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lubbock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 14.09" (358mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Lubbock. In Lubbock, in January, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Lubbock, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.9 days and aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lubbock, the average sunshine in January is 8.3h.

UV index

In Lubbock, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in January leads to these guidelines:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature?

January temperatures in Lubbock vary between a high-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Lubbock, in January, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lubbock have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Lubbock, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lubbock have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 8.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Lubbock, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Lubbock, TX

Average pressure in January - Lubbock, 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
Lubbock, TX

Average wind speed in January - Lubbock, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Lubbock, TX

Average humidity in January - Lubbock, 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 (39%).

Average rainfall in January
Lubbock, TX

Average rainfall in January - Lubbock, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Lubbock, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Lubbock, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lubbock, TX

Average snowfall in January - Lubbock, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lubbock, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Lubbock, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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: 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lubbock, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Lubbock, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 26.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Lubbock, TX

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Lubbock, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Lubbock, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 24).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Lubbock, TX

Average visibility in January - Lubbock, 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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