Fayetteville, AR weather in January
In January, Fayetteville sees highs around 48°F and lows around 25°F: chilly, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.5 in. It is one of the coldest months in Fayetteville.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.5 in
- normal snowfall
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:27 am / 5:12 pm | 7:18 am / 5:42 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am32°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 28°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fayetteville Drake Fld (4 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry January brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.5 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 58°F
- Coolest January1994: average high 42°F
- Wettest January1998: 9.2 in
- Driest January2003: 0.1 in
- Highest reading74°F (January 31, 2017)
- Lowest reading-4°F (January 17, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 48°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 25°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.0 h | 10.9 h |
Highs change by -2°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: McKinney, TX242 mi · high 56°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Oklahoma City, OK193 mi · high 49°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Lee's Summit, MO197 mi · high 38°F · 5 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in January
- Normal high197th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in Arkansas
- Wet days156th driest of 378
- Comfortable days163rd most of 339
What to pack for Fayetteville in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 887 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 16% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fayetteville in January?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -4°F (January 17, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in January?
About 9 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (9.2 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Fayetteville in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 1.5 in.
Is January a good time to visit Fayetteville?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (42 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Fayetteville Drake Fld (USW00093993), 3.7 mi S of the city center, 1,251 ft (156 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Odell 2 N (USC00035354), 24 mi SW of the city center, 1,500 ft (93 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Drake Field Airport (723445-93993), 3.7 mi S of the city center, 1,237 ft (170 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.