Temperature in The United States of America in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across the United States of America this January.

The United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from -20°C (-4°F) in Bettles to 26°C (79°F) in Wailuku. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Wailuku and -27°C (-17°F) in Bettles. January is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the United States of America in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in the United States of America. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in the United States of America in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The United States of America temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the United States of America in January?

New York City averages a daytime high of 4°C (39°F) in January, which is low for the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in the United States of America in January?

Average overnight lows in the United States of America during January sit near -2°C (28°F) in New York City.

What is the warmest city in January in the United States of America?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Wailuku clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 26°C (79°F), and evenings that remain near 20°C (68°F).

What is the coldest city in January in the United States of America?

When looking through our records, we find that Bettles stands out as the coolest city in the United States of America for the month of January. Daytime highs average -20°C (-4°F) and it cools down to about -27°C (-17°F) at night.

How much sun does the United States of America get in January?

Across the United States of America, sunshine in January ranges from overcast in Annette Island (51 hours) to sunny in Tucson (260 hours).

What is the water temperature in January?

Across the United States of America, sea temperatures in January range from frigid at 3°C (37°F) in Ocean City to good at 25°C (77°F) in Honolulu — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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