Dallas, TX weather in January
In January, Dallas sees highs around 58°F and lows around 38°F: cool, with some rain. Expect about 7 wet days. It is one of the coolest months in Dallas.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:29 am / 5:31 pm | 7:22 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 (Central Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm55°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm51°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Dallas Ft Worth Airport (15 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 52%.
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 snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 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 2.6 in; a dry January brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 68°F
- Coolest January2007: average high 50°F
- Wettest January2012: 6.6 in
- Driest January2003: 0.2 in
- Highest reading83°F (January 3, 2006)
- Lowest reading14°F (January 9, 2010)
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 | 59°F | 58°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 38°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.3 h | 11.0 h |
Highs change by -1°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Conroe, TX188 mi · high 63°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Oklahoma City, OK190 mi · high 49°F · 5 wet days
How Dallas ranks in January
- Normal high132nd warmest of 378 cities; 27th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days107th driest of 378
- Comfortable days96th most of 339
What to pack for Dallas in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 58°F
Heating and cooling
January has 537 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Dallas in January?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 14°F (January 9, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Dallas in January?
About 7 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (6.6 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Dallas in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.1 in.
Is January a good time to visit Dallas?
January ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Dallas (54 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snow depth and frost dates: Dallas Love Fld (USW00013960), 5.5 mi NNW of the city center, 440 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Dallas Ft Worth Airport (USW00003927), 15 mi WNW of the city center, 560 ft (132 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport (722590-03927), 15 mi WNW of the city center, 544 ft (116 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.