Allen Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Allen

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
12.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
0.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
6.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
55 mm
Avg Humidity
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75%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12.1°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Allen January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Allen, with average highs near 12.4°C and lows around 0.7°C (mean 6.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 55 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Allen January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Allen. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Allen was 2006 — when the month averaged 12°C — while the coldest was 1985 at 1.9°C. Typical January days reach 12.4°C with nights near 0.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp4.4°C→6.7°C+2.3°C
Max Temp10.2°C→12.6°C+2.4°C
Min Temp-1.5°C→0.7°C+2.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

1.0°C–3.8°C3 yr (7%)
3.8°C–6.5°C22 yr (49%)
6.5°C–9.3°C16 yr (36%)
9.3°C–12.0°C4 yr (9%)

Allen January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Allen, averaging 55 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1990 with 151 mm, while the driest was 1986 at 1 mm.

Allen January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Allen during January averages 75%. The most humid January was 1998 at 87%, and the least humid was 2006 at 50%.

Allen January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 2.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Allen. The sunniest January was 2014 at 3.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1993 at 1.9.

Allen January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Allen during January is 3.2 m/s. The windiest January was 1996 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2011 at 2.4 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Allen

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

How January Ranks in Allen

🥶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.

Explore Allen Weather by Month

Allen January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp5.2°C6.7°C7.3°C6.5°C7.1°C+1.9°C
Avg High11.1°C12.2°C13.3°C12.4°C13.0°C+1.9°C
Avg Low-0.6°C1.1°C1.3°C0.7°C1.2°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain40 mm71 mm54 mm59 mm48 mm+8 mm

Extreme January Records in Allen

🔥Warmest January27.7°C2006
🧊Coldest January-14.8°C1982
🌧️Wettest January151 mm1990
🏜️Driest January1 mm1986
🌬️Windiest January4.1 m/s1996

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Allen 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 -14.8°C (1982) to a record high of 27.7°C (2006).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 55 mm, with a wettest year of 151 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Allen?

A quieter season to visit Allen

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of May and October tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Allen. That said, January — with days averaging 12.4°C and nights around 0.7°C (mean 6.6°C) and moderate rainfall (55 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Allen'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 →

Allen Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Allen, with average highs near 12.4°C and lows around 0.7°C (mean 6.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 55 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 55 mm of rainfall in Allen, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 151 mm (1990), and the driest just 1 mm (1986). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.8 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 10.2°C to 12.6°C and overnight lows from -1.5°C to 0.7°C over the same span.
January Weather in Allen, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202510.8°C4.9°C-0.9°C19.5°C-6.3°C78 mm69%3.1 m/s3.1
202410.3°C4.8°C-0.7°C22.5°C-12.2°C69 mm72%3.2 m/s2.8
202315.1°C9.3°C3.6°C24.6°C-3.4°C30 mm72%3.3 m/s2.7
202213.9°C6.7°C-0.6°C22.1°C-7.5°C5 mm59%3.4 m/s3.3
202113.0°C7.6°C2.2°C21.5°C-3.1°C24 mm75%3.1 m/s2.8
202014.9°C9.3°C3.7°C25.1°C-1.6°C82 mm78%3.3 m/s2.3
201911.7°C6.1°C0.6°C19.3°C-5.1°C37 mm79%3.3 m/s2.4
201812.0°C5.7°C-0.5°C22.3°C-7.7°C9 mm64%3.5 m/s3.2
201715.0°C9.1°C3.2°C24.7°C-7.4°C69 mm72%3.3 m/s2.7
201611.8°C6.2°C0.6°C20.8°C-4.4°C21 mm81%2.9 m/s3
201511.2°C5.9°C0.5°C24.0°C-7.2°C93 mm73%2.9 m/s2.9
201412.1°C5.5°C-1.1°C22.0°C-8.8°C9 mm64%3.8 m/s3.4
201313.9°C8.1°C2.2°C25.0°C-5.2°C85 mm76%3 m/s2.6
201215.1°C8.9°C2.7°C22.7°C-3.1°C145 mm74%3.4 m/s3.1
201110.7°C4.5°C-1.7°C22.3°C-10.3°C40 mm73%2.4 m/s2.8
201010.7°C5.4°C0.0°C20.6°C-10.8°C78 mm81%3 m/s2.7
200914.0°C7.0°C0.0°C25.9°C-7.7°C24 mm62%3.3 m/s3.2
200812.0°C6.2°C0.5°C23.4°C-5.1°C13 mm71%3.5 m/s2.8
20079.3°C4.1°C-1.0°C21.6°C-7.1°C103 mm80%2.9 m/s2.5
2006 🔥19.2°C12.0°C4.7°C27.7°C0.8°C53 mm50%3.8 m/s3
200513.9°C8.6°C3.4°C22.5°C-5.9°C87 mm82%3.2 m/s2.5
200414.5°C8.4°C2.4°C25.9°C-6.3°C70 mm73%3.4 m/s2.5
200311.6°C5.7°C-0.1°C22.2°C-6.6°C6 mm76%3.1 m/s2.8
200214.1°C7.9°C1.6°C24.5°C-6.5°C71 mm73%3.3 m/s2.9
200110.2°C4.8°C-0.6°C17.8°C-11.2°C66 mm83%2.9 m/s2.6
200014.4°C8.4°C2.4°C25.3°C-7.2°C44 mm72%3.3 m/s2.9
199914.3°C8.4°C2.4°C23.2°C-6.7°C57 mm79%3.6 m/s2.7
199813.6°C8.3°C2.9°C20.3°C-3.2°C120 mm87%3.4 m/s2.2
199710.5°C5.2°C-0.1°C24.5°C-8.5°C24 mm76%3.6 m/s2.6
199612.2°C5.4°C-1.4°C22.1°C-7.8°C35 mm68%4.1 m/s2.8
199511.9°C6.5°C1.0°C20.9°C-5.1°C65 mm81%3.3 m/s2.7
199411.3°C6.2°C1.1°C20.7°C-6.5°C38 mm79%3.6 m/s2.7
199311.3°C6.1°C0.9°C20.6°C-4.2°C56 mm83%2.6 m/s1.9
199211.0°C6.2°C1.3°C17.9°C-6.9°C83 mm85%2.6 m/s2.7
199110.1°C4.8°C-0.5°C16.9°C-5.0°C86 mm82%3 m/s2.2
1990 🌧️16.0°C9.5°C2.9°C23.3°C-4.3°C151 mm67%3.5 m/s2.8
198914.2°C8.6°C2.9°C22.9°C-3.6°C84 mm78%3.2 m/s2.5
19889.2°C3.7°C-1.8°C22.6°C-12.9°C20 mm78%3.5 m/s3
198710.9°C5.3°C-0.4°C19.2°C-8.1°C52 mm80%3.2 m/s2.8
198614.4°C7.7°C1.0°C22.8°C-5.7°C1 mm73%3.2 m/s3.1
1985 ❄️7.7°C1.9°C-3.8°C17.4°C-12.3°C25 mm78%3.3 m/s2.6
19848.9°C3.3°C-2.3°C20.6°C-11.5°C31 mm75%2.8 m/s2.7
198311.0°C5.5°C0.1°C19.2°C-3.9°C52 mm81%3 m/s—
198210.8°C4.6°C-1.6°C22.0°C-14.8°C71 mm74%3.9 m/s—
198112.8°C6.6°C0.3°C22.9°C-6.0°C20 mm72%2.6 m/s—

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

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Allen January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Allen in January?▼

The average high in January is around 12.4°C with lows near 0.7°C (mean 6.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Allen in January?▼

January averages 55 mm of rainfall in Allen, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 151 mm in 1990.

What was the hottest January on record in Allen?▼

The hottest January reached 27.7°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to -14.8°C in 1982.

Has January in Allen 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 10.2°C to 12.6°C and overnight lows from -1.5°C to 0.7°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Allen?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Allen and one of the drier months, so plan for around 12.4°C daytime highs and 0.7°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Allen?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Allen, averaging 6.6°C.

What should I pack for Allen in January?▼

For January in Allen, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 12.4°C and lows of 0.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Allen humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 75% — moderately humid.

How windy is Allen in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.2 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 4.1 m/s (1996).

Which January had the most rainfall in Allen?▼

The wettest January on record was 1990 with 151 mm. On average, January sees 55 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 Allen 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.