Houston Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Houston has mild temperatures with an average daily temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F), ranging from a daily high of 19.6°C (67.3°F) to a nightly low of 12.0°C (53.6°F). The city experiences partly cloudy days as the most common condition. January sees an average of 1.45 inches of precipitation spread over 18 days throughout the month, with a 41.9% chance that at least 0.04 inches will fall on any given day. Houston has a 69.4% humidity average, a strong breeze with an average wind speed of 28.9 km/h (18.0 mph), and a peak gust of 44.2 km/h (27.5 mph) during January. The average air pressure is 1017.9 MB (30.06 in) with visibility at 13.0 km (8.1 miles). The average UV index is 4.5, which represents a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Houston in January?
Average air temperature in Houston is 15.6°C (60.1°F) in January. The outside temperature in Houston feels like 15°C (59.1°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 19.6°C (67.3°F) and feels like 19.5°C (67.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 12°C (53.6°F) which feels like 10.6°C (51.2°F).
How hot is Houston in January?
The hot temperature in January in Houston rises to 26.3°C (79.3°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 69.4% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 26.3 °C (79.3°F). The average maximum temp in Houston is 19.6°C (79.3°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Houston in January?
The coldest temp in Houston in January drops to 2.2°C (36°F) during the cold nights. With 28.9km/h (18mph) winds and 69.4% humidity it feels like -3.1°C (26.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 12°C (53.6°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Houston in January?
Yes, it rains for 18 days in Houston, United States in January averaging 1.45 mm of precipitation. Houston has a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Houston throughout January?
Houston has 1.45 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 18 days out of the entire month.
Is Houston windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Houston, United States during January is 28.9km/h (18mph) and average windgust is 44.2km/h (27.5mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 65.8km/h (40.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Houston in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Houston.
What are the humidity levels in Houston in January?
The average humidity levels in Houston in January are 69.4%. Daily humidity levels in Houston range from 27% to 97% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Houston in January?
Houston has 10 hours 28 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Houston in January is at 7:16:28 and the sunset is at 17:45:23.
What is the cloud coverage in Houston in January?
Clouds cover 65.8% of the sky on average throughout January in Houston. The cloud coverage ranges from 13.2% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Houston?
The average UV index in Houston is 4.5 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 7.
What is the solar radiation in Houston in January?
The average solar radiation is 81.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Houston during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 12 W/m2 to 144.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Houston?
The average solar energy during January in Houston is 7 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.8 MJ/m2, to 12.3 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Houston in January?
Yes, there is a 21% risk for severe weather in Houston, United States in January.
What is the air pressure in Houston in January?
On average the air pressure in Houston in January is 1017.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.2 mb to 1027.5 mb.
What is the visibility in Houston in January?
The average daylight visibility in Houston in January is 13 km (8.1 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 4.8 km (3 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Houston in January?
The average dew point in Houston during January is 9.1°C (48.3°F).
Where is the data for Houston climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Houston, Texas, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- HOUSTON DUNN HELISTOP, TX US
- HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX US
- HOUSTON WILLIAM P HOBBY AIRPORT, TX US
- CW2227 Gulf Breeze FL US
- CONROE TX US
- DW0326 Houston TX US
- WD9GET Alvin TX US
- EW6034 Houston TX US
- KHOU
- KIAH
- KMCJ
- DAYTON TX US