St. George, UT weather in January
St. George is chilly and mostly dry in January: highs average 54°F and nights drop to about 28°F. Expect about 6 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in. This is the depth of winter in St. George.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 18% | 16% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:47 am / 5:27 pm | 7:37 am / 5:57 pm |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below20 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 1.2 in; a dry January brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202003: average high 62°F
- Coolest January2017: average high 50°F
- Wettest January1993: 4.7 in
- Driest January2002: 0.01 in
- Highest reading72°F (January 21, 2000)
- Lowest reading13°F (January 1, 1991)
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 | 53°F | 54°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 28°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 9.9 h | 10.8 h |
Highs change by +1°F from December and +5°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA187 mi · high 67°F · 2 wet days
- Drier: Furnace Creek, CA187 mi · high 67°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT88 mi · high 37°F · 6 wet days
How St. George ranks in January
- Normal high162nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 7 in Utah
- Wet days54th driest of 378
What to pack for St. George in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 54°F
- Layers – afternoons near 54°F but nights near 28°F
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 738 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is St. George in January?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 13°F (January 1, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in St. George in January?
About 6 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (4.7 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.01 in).
Does it snow in St. George in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.5 in.
Is January a good time to visit St. George?
January ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for St. George (48 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: St George (USC00427516), 1.6 mi NW of the city center, 2,857 ft (161 ft higher 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).