The United States of America weather in January
What is the weather like in the United States of America in January?
The weather conditions in the United States of America in January range from poor to perfect depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During January in the United States of America, the average maximum temperature ranges from very low in Barter Island with -22°C (-8°F) to high in Kahului with 28°C (82°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Kahului and -29°C (-20°F) in Barter Island. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperature of the year in the United States of America. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation in January ranges from almost no in Point Barrow with an average of 4mm (0.2inch) snow/rainfall to heavy in Brookings with 322mm (13inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
period with an average of 161 hours of sunshine in New York City during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in the United States of America.
Where to go in the United States of America in January
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Popular destinations in the United States of America
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the United States of America?
Average weather in New York City
In January New York City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (40°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kissimmee
In January Kissimmee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Orlando
In January Orlando generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Los Angeles
In January Los Angeles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (49°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Destin
In January Destin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to go to the United States of America?
In our opinion January is not the best time to visit the United States of America with commonly poor weather in New York City.
On average the best time to visit the United States of America is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in New York City.
The worst months are January, February, March and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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