Weather in Fort Lauderdale in January
In an average January, Fort Lauderdale sees a daily high around 75°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 75°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 68°F to 82°F |
| Average low | 60°F |
| Typical low range | 47°F to 70°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
88°F
2020-01-04
Lowest
48°F
2010-01-10
Low
Highest
75°F
2020-01-12
Lowest
29°F
1985-01-22
Feels-like
Highest
106°F
2026-01-26
Lowest
20°F
1985-01-22
Humidity
Highest
21.2 g/m³
1996-01-02
Lowest
3.2 g/m³
1985-01-22
Wind
Highest
27 mph
1987-01-22
Lowest
4 mph
1995-01-01
Gust
Highest
56 mph
2016-01-17
Lowest
9 mph
1995-01-01
Precip
Wettest
7.70 in
1983
Driest
0.24 in
2012
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