The weather in January in Arkansas
It's cool in January in Arkansas with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 4°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Arkansas, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 24°C in 2017, Arkansas reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -14°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 121 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,3 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Arkansas
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Arkansas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
Arkansas | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 11°C | 5°C |
Max. temperature | 16°C | 11°C |
Min. temperature | -6°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 121 mm | 97 mm |
Rainy days | 14 days | 12 days |
Total snowfall | 1,3 cm | 16 cm |
Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Arkansas with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around -2°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 14°C, with nights around 1°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Arkansas is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Arkansas, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Arkansas
Temperature in January in Arkansas over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Arkansas, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Arkansas
Total precipitation in January in Arkansas over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Arkansas
Snowfall in January in Arkansas per year
Daily UV index in January in Arkansas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Arkansas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Arkansas by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arkansas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.