January weather forecast
Midland, TX

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The scenic Wadley Barron Park with a gorgeous view of the city of Midland, Texas
The scenic Wadley Barron Park with a gorgeous view of the city of Midland, Texas

Weather in January

Weather conditions in Midland, Texas, commonly begin the year with cooler temperatures. Following the trend, January brings somewhat moderated temperatures from 37.8°F (3.2°C) to 55.9°F (13.3°C), making it one of the chilliest months. It is also the month with prevalent snowfall, where 0.2" (5mm) fall typically over the course of one day. As the first month, January progresses from the frosty heights of winter to comparatively more bearable conditions, setting the stage for the moderating climate in February. Hence, locals and visitors alike should brace for the chilly weather and intermittent snow showers.

Temperature

Midland experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) during January and December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 47%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.1 rainfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Midland, in January, during 1 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Midland, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Midland, the average sunshine in January is 8.7h.

UV index

In Midland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in January interprets into the following advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C), are marked as the coldest months.

What are January temperatures?

In Midland, in January, the average high-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 47%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Midland, during January, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout January, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Midland have in January?

In Midland, the average day length in January is 10h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Midland have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Midland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Midland, TX

Average temperature in January - Midland, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.3°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Midland, TX

Average pressure in January - Midland, TX
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Midland, TX

Average wind speed in January - Midland, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Midland, TX

Average humidity in January - Midland, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 47%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (38%).

Average rainfall in January
Midland, TX

Average rainfall in January - Midland, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Midland, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Midland, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Midland, TX

Average snowfall in January - Midland, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Midland, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Midland, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Midland, 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: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Midland, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Midland, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Midland, TX

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

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 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Midland, TX

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

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

Average visibility in January
Midland, TX

Average visibility in January - Midland, 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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