Weather in Austin, Texas, United States in January
In an average January, Austin sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 38°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 60°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 44°F to 74°F |
| Average low | 38°F |
| Typical low range | 26°F to 49°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
87°F
2026-01-02
Lowest
28°F
1985-01-12
Low
Highest
65°F
2004-01-03
Lowest
13°F
2026-01-26
Feels-like
Highest
91°F
2000-01-19
Lowest
-7°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
16.6 g/m³
1990-01-17
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
1982-01-11
Wind
Highest
33 mph
1985-01-20
Lowest
4 mph
2004-01-22
Precip
Wettest
7.06 in
1991
Driest
0.20 in
1996
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