Tyler, TX weather in January
January in Tyler: cool, with some rain. Highs 58°F, lows 39°F, about 9 days with rain. It is one of the coolest months in Tyler.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:22 am / 5:26 pm | 7:15 am / 5:53 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 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 snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 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 2.2 in and a wet one about 5.3 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, 1991-20202006: average high 69°F
- Coolest January1991: average high 51°F
- Wettest January2007: 8.8 in
- Driest January2014: 0.5 in
- Highest reading83°F (January 4, 1997)
- Lowest reading11°F (January 17, 2018)
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 | 63°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 39°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.3 h | 11.0 h |
Highs change by -1°F from December and +5°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: The Woodlands, TX152 mi · high 64°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Arlington, TX109 mi · high 57°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Hot Springs, AR197 mi · high 52°F · 10 wet days
How Tyler ranks in January
- Normal high130th warmest of 378 cities; 26th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days173rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days78th most of 339
What to pack for Tyler in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
January has 526 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Tyler in January?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 11°F (January 17, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Tyler in January?
About 9 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 2007 (8.8 in); the driest was in 2014 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Tyler in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.4 in.
Is January a good time to visit Tyler?
January ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tyler (55 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Tyler (USC00419207), 3.1 mi S of the city center, 550 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Hawkins (USC00414020), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 335 ft (205 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tyler Pounds Regional Arpt (722448-13972), 6.0 mi W of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).