United StatesThe weather in January in Alabama
It's cool to moderate in January in Alabama with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 8°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Alabama. 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 Alabama, 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 28°C in 2022, Alabama 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 -13°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,5 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Alabama
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Alabama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Alabama | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 0°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 122 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,5 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Alabama with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 4°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Alabama is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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 Alabama, 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 Alabama
Temperature in January in Alabama over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Alabama, 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 Alabama
Total precipitation in January in Alabama over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Alabama
Snowfall in January in Alabama per year
Daily UV index in January in Alabama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Alabama, 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 Alabama by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alabama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.