January weather forecast
West, TX

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in West, Texas, is another refreshing winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C) respectively, January is West's coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 66%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in West, there are 120.6 rainfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In West, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.7 days and aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.9h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during January leads to these advisories:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January brings the lowest temperatures in West, with an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

What is the usual temperature for West in January?

In January, in West, the average high-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 66%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in West?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In West, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
West, TX

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.1°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 (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.5°F).

Average pressure in January
West, TX

Average pressure in January - West, 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
West, TX

Average wind speed in January - West, 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 (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
West, TX

Average humidity in January - West, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 66%

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

Average rainfall in January
West, TX

Average rainfall in January - West, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
West, TX

Average rainfall days in January - West, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
West, TX

Average snowfall in January - West, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in January
West, TX

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
West, TX

Average sunshine days in January - West, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and September (14.4 days).

Average UV index in January
West, TX

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
West, TX

Average cloud cover in January - West, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
West, TX

Average visibility in January - West, 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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