January weather forecast
Birmingham, AL

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The colorful evening sky in Birmingham City, Alabama
The colorful evening sky in Birmingham City, Alabama

Weather in January

In January, Birmingham, Alabama weather offers a relatively low temperature range from a low of 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a high of 50.7°F (10.4°C). The transition from the cold December temperatures allows residents to experience fewer snowfall days compared to the preceding month. Relatively less abundant sunshine and daylight, combined with high relative humidity, often create misty mornings across the city. Furthermore, significant cloud cover results in low UV exposure, offering a respite from the otherwise stinging summer sun. The wind also increases speed during January, contributing to the overall chill.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and a low of 35.2°F (1.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Birmingham, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Birmingham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.1 days and collects up to 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Birmingham are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Birmingham, Alabama. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Birmingham, 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 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, in Birmingham, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Birmingham, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Birmingham is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in January translates into these instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Birmingham?

With an average high-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C), January is the coldest month in Birmingham.

What are January temperatures in Birmingham?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Birmingham, Alabama, are 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Birmingham?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Birmingham?

In January, in Birmingham, Alabama, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Birmingham?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Birmingham. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Birmingham in January?

In January, in Birmingham, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout January, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Birmingham have in January?

In January, the average day length in Birmingham, Alabama, is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Birmingham?

On the first day of January in Birmingham, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:49 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 Birmingham?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Birmingham?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Birmingham, Alabama, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Tomorrow
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
54.5°F 12.5°C
50.7°F 10.4°C
56.1°F 13.4°C
Average low temperature
39.9°F 4.4°C
35.2°F 1.8°C
39.7°F 4.3°C
Average pressure
30.15" 766mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
7mph 11.3km/h
7.3mph 11.7km/h
7.4mph 11.9km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.5mph 12.1km/h
7.8mph 12.6km/h
7.9mph 12.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
11.4mph 18.3km/h
11.6mph 18.7km/h
11.8mph 19km/h
Average humidity
79%
75%
78%
Average rainfall
1.89" 48mm
1.54" 39mm
1.61" 41mm
Average rainfall days
10.6
8.7
10.7
Average snowfall
0.08" 2mm
0.12" 3mm
0.08" 2mm
Average snowfall days
0.4
0.8
0.8
Average daylight
10h 0min
10h 1min
11h 0min
Average sunshine
4h 5min
5h 1min
4h 4min
Average sunshine days
17.5
19.8
14.9
Average UV index
2
3
3
Average cloud cover
47%
44%
48%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Birmingham, AL

Average temperature in January - Birmingham, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Birmingham, AL

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

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

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Average wind speed in January
Birmingham, AL

Average wind speed in January - Birmingham, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Birmingham, AL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Birmingham, AL

Average rainfall in January - Birmingham, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in January
Birmingham, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Birmingham, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Birmingham, AL

Average snowfall in January - Birmingham, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
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
Birmingham, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Birmingham, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Birmingham, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Birmingham, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Birmingham, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Birmingham, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Birmingham, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Birmingham, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Birmingham, AL

Average visibility in January - Birmingham, 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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