January weather forecast
San Antonio, TX

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Buildings in San Antonio, Texas, with a calm view of the bridges across the waterfront
Buildings in San Antonio, Texas, with a calm view of the bridges across the waterfront

Weather in January

San Antonio, Texas, encounters cool New Year weather. Slight fluctuations in temperatures mark the start of the year. The city experiences the second-highest visibility in this month compared to the rest of the year with values peaking at 6 miles. January also has a noteworthy contrast between its maximum wind of 8.6mph (13.8km/h) and gust speeds, which climb to 12.3mph (19.8km/h) on average. The blend of moderately humid weather and overcast skies signifies the town's wintry feel during this period.

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.5 rainfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

In San Antonio, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and a low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C), is the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for San Antonio in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in San Antonio in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In San Antonio, during January, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in San Antonio is 10h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In San Antonio, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
San Antonio, TX

Average temperature in January - San Antonio, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 44.2°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 (44.2°F).

Average pressure in January
San Antonio, TX

Average pressure in January - San Antonio, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
San Antonio, TX

Average wind speed in January - San Antonio, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
San Antonio, TX

Average humidity in January - San Antonio, 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 (59%).

Average rainfall in January
San Antonio, TX

Average rainfall in January - San Antonio, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
San Antonio, TX

Average rainfall days in January - San Antonio, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
San Antonio, TX

Average snowfall in January - San Antonio, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
San Antonio, TX

Average snowfall days in January - San Antonio, 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 November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
San Antonio, TX

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in January
San Antonio, TX

Average sunshine days in January - San Antonio, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and September (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
San Antonio, TX

Average UV index in January - San Antonio, 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
San Antonio, TX

Average cloud cover in January - San Antonio, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
San Antonio, TX

Average visibility in January - San Antonio, 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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