Weather in Houston, Texas, United States in January
In an average January, Houston sees a daily high around 61°F and a low around 40°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 61°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 46°F to 74°F |
| Average low | 40°F |
| Typical low range | 28°F to 55°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
84°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
31°F
2010-01-08
Low
Highest
66°F
2020-01-10
Lowest
14°F
1982-01-14
Feels-like
Highest
94°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
0°F
1982-01-11
Humidity
Highest
17.7 g/m³
2023-01-02
Lowest
1.7 g/m³
1982-01-11
Wind
Highest
26 mph
1996-01-18
Lowest
4 mph
1985-01-23
Precip
Wettest
10.40 in
1991
Driest
0.53 in
2009
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