January weather forecast
Columbus, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Columbus, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

January is Columbus's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and lows of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Columbus, in January, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Columbus, there are 173.8 rainfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Columbus. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 13min.
On the first day of January in Columbus, 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 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Columbus, Alabama, is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbus. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Columbus?

Columbus, Alabama, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and a low of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What are January temperatures in Columbus?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Columbus, is 50.7°F (10.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Columbus?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Columbus?

In January, in Columbus, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Columbus?

The month with the most snowfall in Columbus is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Columbus in January?

In Columbus, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in January?

In January, the average day length in Columbus is 10h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Columbus?

On the first day of January in Columbus, 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 5:16 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Columbus?

The average sunshine duration in January in Columbus is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Columbus?

The months with the lowest UV index in Columbus are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in January in Columbus?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Columbus, Alabama, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Columbus, AL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°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 (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Columbus, AL

Average pressure in January - Columbus, 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
Columbus, AL

Average wind speed in January - Columbus, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2mph

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 (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in January
Columbus, AL

Average humidity in January - Columbus, 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
Columbus, AL

Average rainfall in January - Columbus, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Columbus, AL

Average snowfall in January - Columbus, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
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
Columbus, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 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
Columbus, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Columbus, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Columbus, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, 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 29).

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Average visibility in January
Columbus, AL

Average visibility in January - Columbus, 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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