January weather forecast
Opelika, AL

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Opelika, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low of 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Opelika is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, in Opelika, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 37.64" (956mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Opelika, Alabama, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Opelika, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.9 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Opelika, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Opelika?

January is the coldest month in Opelika, Alabama, with an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the temperature in January in Opelika?

In Opelika, in January, the average high-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Opelika?

In January, the average relative humidity in Opelika is 73%.

How much does it rain in Opelika in January?

In Opelika, Alabama, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Opelika?

In Opelika, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Opelika have in January?

In January, the average day length in Opelika, Alabama, is 10h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Opelika?

On the first day of January in Opelika, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Opelika?

In Opelika, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

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

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Opelika.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Opelika?

In Opelika, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Opelika, AL

Average temperature in January - Opelika, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Opelika, AL

Average pressure in January - Opelika, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Opelika, AL

Average wind speed in January - Opelika, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Opelika, AL

Average humidity in January - Opelika, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Opelika, AL

Average rainfall in January - Opelika, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in January
Opelika, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Opelika, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Opelika, AL

Average snowfall in January - Opelika, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Opelika, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Opelika, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 17min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 16min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 3min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Opelika, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Opelika, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Opelika, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Opelika, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Opelika, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Opelika, AL

Average visibility in January - Opelika, 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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