January weather forecast
Salem, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Salem, 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

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Salem, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, in Salem, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Salem. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January leads to these advisories:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. 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

What is the coldest month in Salem?

Salem, Alabama, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low of 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average January temperature in Salem?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Salem during January are 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 37.4°F (3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Salem?

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

How much does it rain in Salem in January?

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

How much does it snow in Salem in January?

In Salem, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?

The average day length in January in Salem is 10h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Salem?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salem, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Salem?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Salem?

In Salem, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Salem, AL

Average temperature in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average pressure in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average wind speed in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average humidity in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average rainfall in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average snowfall in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

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 3min

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
Salem, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average UV index in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average visibility in January - Salem, 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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