January weather forecastSalem, AL
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Salem, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.4°F (3°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).Temperature
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low of 37.4°F (3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 73%.Rainfall
In Salem, during January, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 37.64" (956mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Salem, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Salem, 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 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Salem, AL
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 18min
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 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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
