Clarksville, TN weather in January
In January, Clarksville sees highs around 47°F and lows around 28°F: chilly, with frequent rain. Expect about 12 wet days. It is one of the coldest months in Clarksville.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 4:44 pm | 6:51 am / 5:13 pm |
| Daylight | 9.7 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 am33°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm37°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Campbell AAF (12 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 36% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 56%.
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 snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry January brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 57°F
- Coolest January1994: average high 39°F
- Wettest January1999: 9.7 in
- Driest January2003: 1.4 in
- Highest reading73°F (January 3, 2004)
- Lowest reading-8°F (January 19, 1994)
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 | 47°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 28°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.0 h | 10.9 h |
Highs change by -3°F from December and +5°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Huntsville, AL132 mi · high 52°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Evansville, IN100 mi · high 42°F · 10 wet days
How Clarksville ranks in January
- Normal high208th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days309th driest of 378
- Comfortable days171st most of 339
What to pack for Clarksville in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 859 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 Clarksville in January?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -8°F (January 19, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Clarksville in January?
About 12 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (9.7 in); the driest was in 2003 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Clarksville in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.3 in.
Is January a good time to visit Clarksville?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Clarksville (39 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Clarksville Wwtp (USC00401790), 1.8 mi NE of the city center, 402 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Cheatham L&D (USC00401663), 16 mi SSE of the city center, 392 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Ft Campbell AAF (USW00013806), 12 mi NW of the city center, 568 ft (94 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Campbell AAF Airport (746710-13806), 12 mi NW of the city center, 573 ft (99 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.