January weather forecast
Richardson, TX

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Weather in January

January unveils Richardson, Texas with cooler weather. Visibly crisp conditions, sliding temperatures command the scene as the new year begins. With generally clear skies, accompanied by occasional bouts of rain, the weather is quite unpredictable. This month experiences the lowest daylight levels, allowing only 10.3 hours of light per day. The mercury fluctuates from 38.7°F (3.7°C) to 54°F (12.2°C), presenting a relatively fresh beginning to the year.

Temperature

Richardson's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 54°F (12.2°C) to a low of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Humidity

In Richardson, the average relative humidity in January is 65%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.4 rainfall days, and 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Richardson are January, February, November and December. In Richardson, during January, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Richardson, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Richardson is 10h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Richardson's January weather, with an average high temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average low temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

What is the usual temperature for Richardson in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) and a low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 65%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Richardson, during January, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Richardson, during January, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Richardson have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Richardson, 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: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Richardson, TX

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

Average wind speed in January
Richardson, TX

Average wind speed in January - Richardson, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Richardson, TX

Average humidity in January - Richardson, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 65%

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

Average rainfall in January
Richardson, TX

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Richardson, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Richardson, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Richardson, TX

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Richardson, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Richardson, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.4 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
Richardson, TX

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Richardson, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Richardson, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Richardson, TX

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Richardson, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Richardson, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Richardson, TX

Average visibility in January - Richardson, 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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