Augusta, GA weather in January
In January, Augusta sees highs around 60°F and lows around 35°F: cool, with some rain. There are about 10 days with rain. It is one of the coolest months in Augusta.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:32 am / 5:31 pm | 7:24 am / 5:58 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta Bush Fld Airport (6 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 36%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 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 snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 3.8 in; a dry January brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202017: average high 68°F
- Coolest January2014: average high 53°F
- Wettest January2017: 10.1 in
- Driest January2013: 0.6 in
- Highest reading82°F (January 3, 2020)
- Lowest reading11°F (January 25, 2014)
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 | 62°F | 60°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 35°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.2 h | 11.0 h |
Highs change by -2°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Jacksonville, FL211 mi · high 66°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Atlanta, GA136 mi · high 54°F · 11 wet days
How Augusta ranks in January
- Normal high103rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days203rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days88th most of 339
What to pack for Augusta in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 60°F
- Layers – afternoons near 60°F but nights near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 15 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 548 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Augusta in January?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 11°F (January 25, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Augusta in January?
About 10 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (10.1 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Augusta in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.4 in.
Is January a good time to visit Augusta?
January ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Augusta (53 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Augusta Bush Fld Airport (USW00003820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 132 ft (212 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta Regional At Bush Field Airport (722180-03820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 134 ft (210 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.