Weather in January in The United States of America
Are you planning a trip a to the United States of America in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the United States of America in January?
The United States of America offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Bettles at -20°C to warm in Wailuku at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Wailuku and -27°C in Bettles. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.For specific regional insights in the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Powell with an average of 3.5 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Mount Rainier National Park with 512 mm.Average sunshine
Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In New York City, you can expect around 161 hours of sunlight in January, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the United States of America?
New York City
In January New York City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kissimmee
In January Kissimmee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Orlando
In January Orlando generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Los Angeles
In January Los Angeles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Destin
In January Destin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C 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 visit the United States of America?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the United States of America with often poor weather in New York City.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in New York City. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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