January weather forecast
Waco, TX

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The high Waco Suspension Bridge crossing on the large Brazos River in the Indian Spring Park in Waco, Texas
The high Waco Suspension Bridge crossing on the large Brazos River in the Indian Spring Park in Waco, Texas

Weather in January

Waco, Texas, experiences mild winters, with January being no exception. The weather presents a mix of cloudy and sunny days. Winds blow steady around 9.6mph (15.4km/h), although gusts can reach up to 15.8mph (25.4km/h). Snowfall is an extremely rare occurrence, with minuscule averages of 0.04" (1mm) and a mere 0.3 days of snow. The fresh Zephyrs and comfortable cloak of clouds make January a serene time in Waco.

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Humidity

In Waco, the average relative humidity in January is 67%.

Rainfall

In Waco, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Waco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 40.5°F (4.7°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

What is the average January temperature in Waco?

The high-temperature, in January, in Waco, records 56.8°F (13.8°C), while the low-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Waco is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Waco, TX

Average temperature in January - Waco, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Waco, TX

Average pressure in January - Waco, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Waco, TX

Average wind speed in January - Waco, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Waco, TX

Average humidity in January - Waco, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in January
Waco, TX

Average rainfall in January - Waco, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Waco, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Waco, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Waco, TX

Average snowfall in January - Waco, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Waco, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Waco, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Waco, TX

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Waco, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Waco, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Waco, TX

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Waco, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Waco, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Waco, TX

Average visibility in January - Waco, 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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