January weather forecastMontgomery, AL
January
Weather in January
January is the official start of the year, and in Montgomery, Alabama, it greets residents with a weather pattern that is somewhat mild in comparison to many other parts of the States. It's not an exceptionally cold month, nor does January encounter volatile weather changes. Yet, on unstable days, the weather variations may swing from the highest temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) to the lowest of 38.5°F (3.6°C). As it is winter, some snowfall may occur, but Montgomery is not typically blanketed in heavy snow. However, a higher cloud coverage is seen in this month that usually precedes rainfall.Temperature
January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).Humidity
In Montgomery, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.Rainfall
In Montgomery, during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Montgomery, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 21.97" (558mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall in Montgomery are January and March, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
In Montgomery, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in January translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average high temperature in January: 54.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 38.5°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and December (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average rainfall in January: 1.81"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average snowfall in January: 0.2"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).
Average UV index in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average UV index in January: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in January
Montgomery, AL
- Average cloud cover in January: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Montgomery, 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).
