Terlingua, TX weather in January
In January, Terlingua sees highs around 68°F and lows around 33°F: mild and dry. There are about 2 days with rain. It is one of the coolest months in Terlingua. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.4 in total
- Daylight
- 10.5 h
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 6% | 7% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:48 am / 6:07 pm | 7:44 am / 6:31 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 10.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)19 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 0.4 in; a dry January brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202000: average high 77°F
- Coolest January2007: average high 57°F
- Wettest January2007: 1.6 in
- Driest January1996: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading89°F (January 23, 2010)
- Lowest reading14°F (January 10, 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 | 68°F | 68°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 33°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 19 | 15 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.2 h |
Highs change by 0°F from December and +6°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Cooler: Midland, TX206 mi · high 59°F · 4 wet days
How Terlingua ranks in January
- Normal high43rd warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days1st driest of 378
What to pack for Terlingua in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 68°F
- Layers – afternoons near 68°F but nights near 33°F
Heating and cooling
January has 451 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Terlingua in January?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 14°F (most recently on January 10, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Terlingua in January?
About 2 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.4 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (1.6 in); the driest was in 1996, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Terlingua in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.1 in.
Is January a good time to visit Terlingua?
January ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Terlingua (72 out of 100). It has about 19 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Lajitas (USC00414950), 9.3 mi WSW of the city center, 2,403 ft (486 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Terlingua (USC00418924), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 2,633 ft (256 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).