January weather forecast
Columbus, GA

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The colorful and lit skyline of the scenic Columbus City, Georgia
The colorful and lit skyline of the scenic Columbus City, Georgia

Weather in January

The opening month of the year in Columbus, Georgia, typically sees temperatures ranging from 38.8°F (3.8°C) to 55°F (12.8°C). January heralds the coldest time of the year, when winter truly takes hold. Winds reach modest speeds of 7.6mph (12.2km/h), occasionally gusting to a higher 12.2mph (19.6km/h). A noticeable shift in the city's climate happens from this month onward, progressing into a period of gradual warming. Despite the chill, January's weather turns out to offer locals a distinctive charm with cozy indoors moments.

Temperature

Columbus's January weather, with an average high temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) and an average low temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In Columbus, Georgia, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, Georgia, in January, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Columbus, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Columbus, in January, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 1.1 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Columbus is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Columbus, 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Columbus?

Columbus's January weather reaches an average high of 55°F (12.8°C) and an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C), making it the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Columbus in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Columbus, Georgia, are 55°F (12.8°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Columbus?

The average relative humidity in January is 71%.

How many days does it rain in January in Columbus?

In Columbus, Georgia, in January, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Columbus?

In Columbus, in January, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Columbus?

In Columbus, the average day length in January is 10h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Columbus?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbus, Georgia, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Columbus?

The average sunshine duration in January in Columbus, Georgia, is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Columbus?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Columbus?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Columbus is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Columbus, GA

Average temperature in January - Columbus, GA
  • Average high temperature in January: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Columbus, GA

Average pressure in January - Columbus, GA
  • 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
Columbus, GA

Average wind speed in January - Columbus, GA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Columbus, GA

Average humidity in January - Columbus, GA
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Columbus, GA

Average rainfall in January - Columbus, GA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, GA

Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, GA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Columbus, GA

Average snowfall in January - Columbus, GA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
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
Columbus, GA

Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, GA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
Columbus, GA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbus, GA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, GA

Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, GA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Columbus, GA

Average UV index in January - Columbus, GA
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Columbus, GA

Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, GA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Columbus, GA

Average visibility in January - Columbus, GA
  • 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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