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The weather in January in Gulf Shores

It's cool to moderate in January in Gulf Shores with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 11°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Gulf Shores. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Gulf Shores, Alabama. 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 27°C in 2023, Gulf Shores reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Gulf Shores is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 80 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Gulf Shores

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Gulf Shores. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Gulf Shores New York
Average temperature 17°C 5°C
Max. temperature 19°C 11°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 80 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 11 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Gulf Shores with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 7°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Gulf Shores is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°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 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Gulf Shores

Temperature in January in Gulf Shores over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Gulf Shores, Alabama. 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 Gulf Shores

Total precipitation in January in Gulf Shores over the years

Daily UV index in January in Gulf Shores

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gulf Shores. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.