January weather forecast
Bessemer, AL

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Weather in January

In Bessemer, Alabama, USA, January ushers in a crisp start to the year with colder temperatures and slight snowfall. The atmospheric conditions get notably cooler, with the temperature dropping from 56.8°F (13.8°C) in February to an average high of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and plunging down to an average low of 36°F (2.2°C). An increased level of relative humidity is also observed, setting a damp frame for the cityscape. Rare moments of snowfall, although brief, add an extra element of chill. Despite these chillier conditions, the city's weather remains relatively calm with stable atmospheric pressure, making January a soothing and serene month.

Temperature

Bessemer notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and a low of 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, in Bessemer, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 39.69" (1008mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bessemer are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bessemer, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

In Bessemer, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during January leads to these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Bessemer?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and a low of 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average January temperature in Bessemer?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Bessemer, is 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Bessemer?

In Bessemer, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in Bessemer in January?

In January, in Bessemer, Alabama, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Bessemer?

The month with the most snowfall in Bessemer, Alabama, is January, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Bessemer in January?

In Bessemer, in January, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bessemer have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bessemer?

On the first day of January in Bessemer, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Bessemer?

The average sunshine duration in January in Bessemer, Alabama, is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Bessemer?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bessemer is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
54.9°F 12.7°C
51.3°F 10.7°C
56.8°F 13.8°C
Average low temperature
40.3°F 4.6°C
36°F 2.2°C
39.9°F 4.4°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
6.8mph 10.9km/h
7.1mph 11.4km/h
7.3mph 11.7km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.3mph 11.7km/h
7.6mph 12.2km/h
7.7mph 12.4km/h
Average wind speed gusts
11.1mph 17.9km/h
11.3mph 18.2km/h
11.6mph 18.7km/h
Average humidity
80%
75%
78%
Average rainfall
4.13" 105mm
3.46" 88mm
3.7" 94mm
Average rainfall days
13.2
11.4
12.8
Average snowfall
0.51" 13mm
0.75" 19mm
0.35" 9mm
Average snowfall days
0.8
1.1
1.3
Average daylight
10h 0min
10h 1min
11h 0min
Average sunshine
4h 5min
5h 1min
4h 5min
Average sunshine days
16.1
17.7
13.3
Average UV index
2
3
3
Average cloud cover
48%
44%
48%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Bessemer, AL

Average temperature in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

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Average pressure in January
Bessemer, AL

Average pressure in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Bessemer, AL

Average wind speed in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Bessemer, AL

Average humidity in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Bessemer, AL

Average rainfall in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Bessemer, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Bessemer, AL

Average snowfall in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Bessemer, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bessemer, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Bessemer, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Bessemer, AL

Average UV index in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Bessemer, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Bessemer, AL

Average visibility in January - Bessemer, AL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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