Owasso Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Owasso

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
6.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
-3.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
1.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
49 mm
Avg Humidity
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80%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-13.6°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Owasso January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Owasso, with average highs near 6.6°C and lows around -3.5°C (mean 1.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 49 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

Owasso January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Owasso. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Owasso was 2006 — when the month averaged 7.4°C — while the coldest was 1985 at -4.1°C. Typical January days reach 6.6°C with nights near -3.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-0.5°C→1.8°C+2.3°C
Max Temp4.5°C→7.0°C+2.5°C
Min Temp-5.6°C→-3.4°C+2.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-5.0°C–-1.7°C2 yr (4%)
-1.7°C–1.5°C21 yr (47%)
1.5°C–4.8°C19 yr (42%)
4.8°C–8.0°C3 yr (7%)

Owasso January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Owasso, averaging 49 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2005 with 131 mm, while the driest was 1986 at 1 mm.

Owasso January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Owasso during January averages 80%. The most humid January was 1987 at 89%, and the least humid was 2006 at 63%.

Owasso January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 2.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Owasso. The sunniest Januarys were 1986 and 2012 at 2.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2005, 2019 and 2021, among others at 2.1.

Owasso January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Owasso during January is 3.3 m/s. The windiest January was 1996 at 4.2 m/s, while the calmest were 1991 and 2001 at 2.6 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Owasso

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How January Ranks in Owasso

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Owasso January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp0.2°C1.5°C2.2°C1.8°C2.1°C+1.9°C
Avg High5.3°C6.3°C7.4°C7.0°C7.3°C+2°C
Avg Low-4.8°C-3.2°C-3.0°C-3.3°C-3.1°C+1.7°C
Avg Rain42 mm57 mm57 mm37 mm55 mm+13 mm

Extreme January Records in Owasso

🔥Warmest January23.8°C2013
🧊Coldest January-22.8°C2007
🌧️Wettest January131 mm2005
🏜️Driest January1 mm1986
🌬️Windiest January4.2 m/s1996

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Owasso have risen by about 2.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -22.8°C (2007) to a record high of 23.8°C (2013).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 49 mm, with a wettest year of 131 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.5°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Owasso?

A quieter season to visit Owasso

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of September and June tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Owasso. That said, January — with days averaging 6.6°C and nights around -3.5°C (mean 1.5°C) and moderate rainfall (49 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Owasso's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Owasso Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Owasso, with average highs near 6.6°C and lows around -3.5°C (mean 1.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 49 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 49 mm of rainfall in Owasso, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 131 mm (2005), and the driest just 1 mm (1986). Humidity sits around 80% and average wind speed is 3.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.5°C to 7°C and overnight lows from -5.6°C to -3.4°C over the same span.
January Weather in Owasso, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20255.1°C0.1°C-4.9°C16.1°C-15.2°C34 mm77%2.9 m/s2.8
20244.4°C-0.4°C-5.3°C17.4°C-18.4°C56 mm80%3 m/s2.3
202310.2°C4.7°C-0.8°C20.6°C-6.6°C38 mm78%3.2 m/s2.3
20227.5°C1.7°C-4.2°C18.7°C-10.5°C15 mm69%3.5 m/s2.8
20217.9°C3.0°C-1.9°C16.7°C-7.6°C80 mm81%3.1 m/s2.1
20208.6°C3.7°C-1.3°C17.3°C-7.5°C107 mm85%3.3 m/s2.2
20195.7°C1.4°C-2.9°C17.8°C-8.8°C96 mm83%3.2 m/s2.1
20186.6°C1.0°C-4.6°C19.3°C-16.7°C13 mm70%3.7 m/s2.8
20179.8°C4.4°C-1.0°C20.9°C-12.3°C75 mm75%3.4 m/s2.5
20165.1°C0.5°C-4.0°C17.7°C-11.6°C15 mm87%3 m/s2.6
20157.3°C2.1°C-3.2°C20.4°C-15.0°C21 mm75%2.8 m/s2.7
20146.0°C0.3°C-5.3°C17.2°C-17.1°C13 mm70%4 m/s2.8
20139.2°C3.6°C-2.0°C23.8°C-8.7°C63 mm76%3.3 m/s2.5
201211.1°C5.0°C-1.2°C19.3°C-6.0°C21 mm73%3.7 m/s2.9
20115.5°C0.5°C-4.5°C20.0°C-13.6°C8 mm74%2.9 m/s2.7
20103.5°C-0.5°C-4.6°C14.5°C-15.0°C50 mm87%3.1 m/s2.3
20096.2°C0.7°C-4.8°C20.3°C-15.5°C20 mm74%3.5 m/s2.7
20087.2°C2.1°C-3.0°C20.6°C-12.1°C41 mm77%4 m/s2.6
20073.5°C-1.5°C-6.4°C16.2°C-22.8°C97 mm86%3 m/s2.3
2006 🔥13.8°C7.4°C1.1°C21.6°C-2.6°C28 mm63%3.8 m/s2.8
2005 🌧️6.5°C1.9°C-2.7°C19.1°C-15.6°C131 mm88%3.1 m/s2.1
20047.1°C2.3°C-2.5°C20.8°C-11.8°C69 mm79%3.2 m/s2.3
20036.4°C1.1°C-4.2°C17.2°C-12.4°C5 mm76%3.3 m/s2.7
20028.3°C3.0°C-2.4°C16.8°C-10.7°C72 mm76%3.3 m/s2.5
20016.0°C1.0°C-3.9°C10.4°C-14.0°C78 mm83%2.6 m/s2.6
20008.6°C3.6°C-1.4°C17.4°C-6.8°C27 mm78%3.1 m/s2.5
19997.1°C2.3°C-2.5°C19.2°C-14.8°C60 mm85%3.5 m/s2.2
19988.1°C3.6°C-0.9°C19.0°C-7.1°C104 mm89%3.2 m/s2.1
19975.2°C0.3°C-4.6°C20.7°C-15.3°C14 mm81%3.5 m/s2.4
19966.4°C0.9°C-4.6°C17.1°C-14.8°C44 mm73%4.2 m/s2.4
19956.0°C1.4°C-3.1°C15.3°C-10.7°C56 mm84%3.1 m/s2.7
19944.3°C0.0°C-4.3°C18.3°C-13.8°C30 mm82%3.3 m/s2.3
19934.7°C0.6°C-3.6°C12.8°C-9.1°C65 mm88%2.8 m/s2.2
19926.9°C2.4°C-2.1°C14.3°C-7.7°C44 mm87%2.9 m/s2.4
19912.9°C-1.3°C-5.5°C9.1°C-13.5°C55 mm86%2.6 m/s2.6
199011.4°C5.2°C-1.0°C19.3°C-5.8°C96 mm71%3.7 m/s2.7
19899.9°C4.6°C-0.6°C18.0°C-6.0°C58 mm79%3 m/s2.5
19882.9°C-2.2°C-7.3°C16.7°C-19.2°C30 mm89%3.3 m/s2.4
19874.2°C-0.2°C-4.6°C13.4°C-12.4°C62 mm89%3.1 m/s2.2
19868.0°C2.6°C-2.8°C18.4°C-11.4°C1 mm83%3.3 m/s2.9
1985 ❄️0.8°C-4.1°C-9.0°C7.5°C-21.8°C34 mm86%3.3 m/s2.5
19844.0°C-1.0°C-5.9°C16.1°C-18.7°C22 mm85%3 m/s2.4
19836.1°C1.7°C-2.7°C12.4°C-6.0°C59 mm85%3 m/s—
19824.0°C-1.5°C-7.1°C17.5°C-20.7°C95 mm77%3.9 m/s—
19817.7°C2.3°C-3.2°C17.6°C-8.3°C20 mm70%2.7 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Owasso January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Owasso in January?▼

The average high in January is around 6.6°C with lows near -3.5°C (mean 1.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Owasso in January?▼

January averages 49 mm of rainfall in Owasso, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 131 mm in 2005.

What was the hottest January on record in Owasso?▼

The hottest January reached 23.8°C in 2013. The coldest dipped to -22.8°C in 2007.

Has January in Owasso gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.5°C to 7°C and overnight lows from -5.6°C to -3.4°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Owasso?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Owasso and one of the drier months, so plan for around 6.6°C daytime highs and -3.5°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Owasso?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Owasso, averaging 1.5°C.

What should I pack for Owasso in January?▼

For January in Owasso, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 6.6°C and lows of -3.5°C.

Is Owasso humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 80% — quite humid.

How windy is Owasso in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 4.2 m/s (1996).

Which January had the most rainfall in Owasso?▼

The wettest January on record was 2005 with 131 mm. On average, January sees 49 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Owasso behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.