Amarillo, TX weather in January
Expect chilly, mostly dry weather with some snow in Amarillo in January, with highs near 52°F and lows near 25°F. Rain or snow falls on about 4 days. Snowfall averages about 4.0 in. It is one of the coldest months in Amarillo.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.0 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 13% | 13% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:55 am / 5:45 pm | 7:47 am / 6:14 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 am29°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Amarillo (7 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 69% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 snow4 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 0.7 in; a dry January brings about 0.06 in and a wet one about 0.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 59°F
- Coolest January2007: average high 42°F
- Wettest January2017: 3.2 in
- Driest January2003: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading79°F (January 20, 2018)
- Lowest reading-3°F (January 7, 2017)
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 | 52°F | 52°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 25°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.1 h | 10.9 h |
Highs change by 0°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Midland, TX223 mi · high 59°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Taos, NM225 mi · high 37°F · 4 wet days
How Amarillo ranks in January
- Normal high167th warmest of 378 cities; 38th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days20th driest of 378
- Comfortable days129th most of 339
What to pack for Amarillo in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 52°F
- Layers – afternoons near 52°F but nights near 25°F
- Waterproof boots – about 4.0 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 820 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Amarillo in January?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -3°F (January 7, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Amarillo in January?
About 4 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.7 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (3.2 in); the driest was in 2003, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Amarillo in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 4.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is January a good time to visit Amarillo?
January ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Amarillo (49 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Amarillo (USW00023047), 7.0 mi E of the city center, 3,587 ft (83 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Amarillo Rick Husband Intl Airport (723630-23047), 6.5 mi E of the city center, 3,607 ft (63 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.