United States in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the United States (USA) in january 2025
In this section, check out the weather forecast for the month of january for most popular cities in United States. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in California
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
24%
12%
9%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
25%
10%
5%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
26%
10%
4%
Weather at 3am
49°F
50%
25%
11%
7%
Where to go in the United States (USA) in january?
Where to go in the United States (USA) in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Ketchikan...) | -5°F to 38°F | 0 à 20 days | 31°F to 45°F | very bad weather |
| California (Los Angeles , San Francisco, San Diego...) | 36°F to 70°F | 1 à 13 days | 52°F to 61°F | tolerable weather* |
| Florida (Miami, Orlando, Key West...) | 61°F to 76°F | 2 à 7 days | 58°F to 76°F | good weather* |
| Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu), Kauai (Garden Isle), Maui...) | 67°F to 79°F | 1 à 5 days | 77°F | perfect weather* |
| Louisiana (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport...) | 56°F to 63°F | 3 à 7 days | 58°F to 63°F | tolerable weather* |
| Midwest (Chicago, Minneapolis (Minnesota), Detroit...) | 22°F to 43°F | 1 à 5 days | 36°F to 40°F | very bad weather |
| Northeastern Coast of United States (Washington D. C., New York City, Boston...) | 25°F to 47°F | 3 à 7 days | 41°F to 49°F | very bad weather |
| Northwest Coast of United States (Seattle, Portland, Long Beach (Washington)...) | 38°F to 52°F | 7 à 17 days | 47°F to 52°F | bad weather* |
| Rocky Mountains (Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone National Park...) | 22°F to 54°F | 1 à 11 days | very bad weather | |
| South East of United States (Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Nashville...) | 40°F to 61°F | 3 à 7 days | 56°F to 65°F | very bad weather* |
| South West of United States (Dallas, Grand Canyon, Phoenix (Arizona)...) | 40°F to 72°F | 1 à 5 days | 58°F to 68°F | very bad weather* |
Where should you go in the United States (USA) in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the United States (USA) in january ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
On the month of january the weather in United States is just perfect. It concerns the city of Hawaii (Honolulu) only. Thus, in Hawaii (Honolulu) these ideal weather conditions will allow you to savor fully your holidays: the sun is here, it rains very little and the humidity is endurable. It is therefore the ideal month to travel to this city!
Apart from of Hawaii (Honolulu), the weather is still good in Hollywood, Joshua Tree National Park, Santa Monica, Fort Lauderdale, Santa Barbara, Tampa, Tucson, Jacksonville, Palm Springs, Phoenix (Arizona), Key West, Los Angeles (California), Miami (Florida), Orlando and San Diego. In these areas, temperatures are still pleasing and allow you to visit and enjoy the sun.
If you do not go lazing in the sun, but, for example to go sightseeing, the cities of Louisiana, Mobile (Alabama), Napa Valley, San Francisco, New Orleans, Austin, Dallas, Las Vegas, Houston, Death Valley National Park and Sacramento have a ok but correct weather for this kind of activity in january. Eventually, it is not advisable to travel in Hampton Beach, Kansas, Grand Canyon, Massachusetts, Montana, Alaska, Utah, New York City, Virginia Beach, Detroit, Rhode Island, Albuquerque, Anchorage, Moab, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Santa Fe (New Mexico), Seattle, Philadelphia, Yosemite National Park, Wildwood, Atlanta, North Carolina, Monument Valley, Connecticut, Salem, Cleveland, Chicago, Wisconsin, Washington D. C., South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, Reno, Illinois, Louisville (Kentucky), North Dakota, Minneapolis, Missouri, Mississippi, Vermont, Virginia, Nashville, Zion National Park, Maryland, Denver, Arkansas, Yellowstone National Park, Maine, Niagara Falls, Portland, Boston, New Jersey, Jackson Hole, Salt Lake City and Lake Tahoe in january because the climate is rather bad.
Climate in the United States (USA) in january
Climate in California in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 63°F and minimum temperature is 47°F (for an average temperature of 54°F). The climate is nice in that area in this month. With 3.9in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good climate, january is a good time to go in California.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 59°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||
| Length of day | 09:57 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Louisiana in january
In january, the mean temperature in Louisiana is 52°F (maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is fairly cold around this city in this month, but it is bearable by dressing hot. With 7in over 7 days, you will experience some showers during your trip. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct weather, january is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in Louisiana.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 10:22 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Washington D. C. in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 31°F (for an average temperature of 38°F). The climate is quite cold here in january. Plan to cover you well! With 3.5in over 5 days, rainfall can happen throughout your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 48°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 09:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Alaska in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 7°F and minimum temperature is -0°F (for an average temperature of 4°F). The climate is very cold in this city in january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. With barely 0.8in over 1 days, rain may be scarce for your trip.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 4°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 7°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | -0°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||
| Length of day | 05:28 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Atlanta in january
In january, maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is quite fresh in this location in the month of january, but it is livable by dressing warm. With 2.7in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your vacations. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 10:11 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in the United States (USA) in january
| California in january | tolerable weather |
| Louisiana in january | tolerable weather |
| Washington D. C. in january | very bad weather |
| Alaska in january | very bad weather |
| Atlanta in january | very bad weather |
| Boston in january | very bad weather |
| Chicago in january | very bad weather |
| Dallas in january | tolerable weather |
| Grand Canyon in january | very bad weather |
| Hawaii (Honolulu) in january | perfect weather |
| Las Vegas in january | very bad weather |
| Miami (Florida) in january | perfect weather |
| New York City in january | very bad weather |
| Salt Lake City in january | very bad weather |
| Seattle in january | very bad weather |
| Yellowstone National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Austin in january | tolerable weather |
| Denver in january | very bad weather |
| Detroit in january | very bad weather |
| Houston in january | good weather |
| Long Beach (Washington) in january | bad weather |
Weather data for United States in january:
Weather data for United States in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the United States (USA). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the United States (USA) can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the United States (USA).