January weather forecastAthens, GA
January
Weather in January
A new year beckons in Athens, Georgia with the weather typically veering on the cooler side. Moving from December, temperatures remain at their lowest and the city experiences the second-highest relative humidity of the year at 73%. Overcast days are common as cloud cover averages around 40%. Winds blow at gentle speeds introducing a brisk sensation into the day. As the city moves through the month, a slight elevation in all climatic parameters can be anticipated.Temperature
Athens's January weather, with an average high temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and an average low temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Athens is 73%.Rainfall
In January, in Athens, Georgia, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 168.2 rainfall days, and 36.85" (936mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Athens, Georgia, during January, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 2.9 snowfall days, and 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 10h and 12min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Athens is 5.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Athens, GA
- Average high temperature in January: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 35.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Athens, GA
- Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Athens, GA
- Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Athens, GA
- Average humidity in January: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, October and November (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Athens, GA
- Average rainfall in January: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in January
Athens, GA
- Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Athens, GA
- Average snowfall in January: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Athens, GA
- Average snowfall days in January: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Athens, GA
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Athens, GA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in January
Athens, GA
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Athens, GA
- Average cloud cover in January: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Athens, GA
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
