Fort Walton Beach in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Fort Walton Beach in january 2026
The weather in Fort Walton Beach in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
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Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
23%
15%
10%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
19%
12%
12%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
19%
12%
11%
Weather at 3am
52°F
45%
22%
13%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fort Walton Beach in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fort Walton Beach in january.
The climate of Fort Walton Beach in january is good
In january in Fort Walton Beach, the climate is rather dry (with 5.2in of rainfall over 6 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 7.2in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is relatively cool here this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 61°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Fort Walton Beach is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Fort Walton Beach in january with a maximum record of 76°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2014. You can plan to have about 12 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 39% of the month.
On average, in Fort Walton Beach, the days of january last 10:25. Sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset is at 17:09.
With a good climate, the month of january is recommended to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fort Walton Beach in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.8in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.38km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:44 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:09 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fort Walton Beach in january 2025:
49°F to 61°F
43°F to 61°F
49°F to 63°F
45°F to 59°F
63°F to 70°F
50°F to 70°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 50°F
47°F to 67°F
38°F to 52°F
36°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
40°F to 54°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 63°F
47°F to 63°F
65°F to 68°F
49°F to 63°F
31°F to 41°F
32°F to 36°F
23°F to 41°F
23°F to 41°F
32°F to 45°F
36°F to 49°F
50°F to 58°F
59°F to 63°F
43°F to 58°F
49°F to 67°F
58°F to 61°F
63°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in Florida in january
Cities near Fort Walton Beach:
| Miramar Beach in january | good weather |
| Pensacola in january | good weather |
| Panama City Beach - Florida in january | good weather |
| Callaway in january | good weather |
| Falling Waters State Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Port St Joe in january | good weather |
| Apalachicola in january | good weather |
| St George Island in january | good weather |
| Gulf Islands National Seashore in january | tolerable weather |
| Tallahassee in january | tolerable weather |
| Steinhatchee in january | good weather |
| Cedar Key in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Fort Walton Beach in january:
Weather data for Fort Walton Beach for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Fort Walton Beach. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Fort Walton Beach can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Fort Walton Beach.