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Chattanooga in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Chattanooga in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Chattanooga, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Chattanooga in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Chattanooga in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +50°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 107 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Chattanooga;

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
-17°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
107 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chattanooga has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Chattanooga in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chattanooga for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +48°F with a maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +18°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +54°F.

Is Chattanooga warm or cold in January?

Chattanooga is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Chattanooga, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Chattanooga in January

Chattanooga weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+52°F+50°F+54°F
Min. temperature
-2°F-17°F0°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+75°F+79°F
Rainfall
118 mm107 mm112 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
72%69%67%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1020 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
776
Cloudy days
171614
Rainy days
777
Snowy days
011

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +50°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 118 mm to 107 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Chattanooga in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Chattanooga is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Chattanooga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 217 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Chattanooga wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 131 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Chattanooga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 5 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Chattanooga.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Chattanooga?

This is the weather in Chattanooga in January 2023:
1 January
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+75°F
2 January
🌧️
+70°F
3 January
☁️
+49°F
4 January
☁️
+50°F
5 January
🌧️
+52°F
6 January
🌧️
+43°F
7 January
☁️
+35°F
8 January
☀️
+50°F
9 January
🌧️
+48°F
10 January
☀️
+48°F
11 January
☀️
+45°F
12 January
☀️
+54°F
13 January
☁️
+54°F
14 January
☁️
+52°F
15 January
🌧️
+43°F
16 January
🌧️
+41°F
17 January
☁️
+35°F
18 January
☁️
+49°F
19 January
☁️
+59°F
20 January
🌧️
+55°F
21 January
☁️
+34°F
22 January
☁️
+41°F
23 January
☀️
+48°F
24 January
☀️
+57°F
25 January
☁️
+55°F
26 January
☀️
+42°F
27 January
☀️
+53°F
28 January
☁️
+43°F
29 January
☀️
+36°F
30 January
☀️
+54°F
31 January
☀️
+53°F
In January 2023 Chattanooga had 11 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Chattanooga climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Chattanooga in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+44°F) and the highest in 2017 (+60°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 541 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chattanooga in January:

Is January a good time to visit Chattanooga?

It’s always a good time to visit Chattanooga, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Chattanooga in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Chattanooga rainy in January?

Chattanooga is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Chattanooga in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chattanooga in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Chattanooga

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chattanooga, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.