Weather in Austin in January
In an average January, Austin sees a daily high around 61°F and a low around 42°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 61°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 45°F to 74°F |
| Average low | 42°F |
| Typical low range | 30°F to 56°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
89°F
2026-01-02
Lowest
25°F
2024-01-15
Low
Highest
71°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
11°F
1982-01-11
Feels-like
Highest
91°F
1997-01-04
Lowest
-5°F
1982-01-11
Humidity
Highest
17.9 g/m³
2005-01-03
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1982-01-11
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2017-01-22
Lowest
4 mph
2013-01-05
Gust
Highest
50 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
9 mph
1991-01-02
Precip
Wettest
5.66 in
2013
Driest
0.34 in
1996
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