Weather in Houston in January
In an average January, Houston sees a daily high around 63°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 63°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 48°F to 75°F |
| Average low | 45°F |
| Typical low range | 32°F to 62°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
83°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
31°F
1997-01-13
Low
Highest
74°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
14°F
2025-01-22
Feels-like
Highest
92°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
3°F
2025-01-22
Humidity
Highest
19.2 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
1.7 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
27 mph
2017-01-22
Lowest
4 mph
2008-01-15
Gust
Highest
60 mph
2023-01-24
Lowest
8 mph
2004-01-22
Precip
Wettest
8.62 in
2007
Driest
1.17 in
2009
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