Weather in Fort Lauderdale in January
In an average January, Fort Lauderdale sees a daily high around 76°F and a low around 58°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 76°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 68°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 58°F |
| Typical low range | 45°F to 68°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
89°F
1991-01-31
Lowest
48°F
2010-01-10
Low
Highest
74°F
2020-01-11
Lowest
29°F
1982-01-12
Feels-like
Highest
107°F
2020-01-04
Lowest
19°F
1985-01-22
Humidity
Highest
21.0 g/m³
1996-01-02
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
2022-01-30
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1987-01-22
Lowest
4 mph
1995-01-01
Gust
Highest
54 mph
2016-01-17
Lowest
8 mph
1995-01-01
Precip
Wettest
7.35 in
1983
Driest
0.16 in
2012
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