January weather forecast
Macon, GA

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The scenic neon-lit city of Macon in Georgia
The scenic neon-lit city of Macon in Georgia

Weather in January

In Macon, Georgia, the start of the year sees relatively low temperatures with winter truly in full swing. January is the coolest month, with temperatures that range from 38.8°F (3.8°C) to 54.7°F (12.6°C). Though snowfall does occur, it is quite rare with the precipitation largely being in the form of rain. As such, the city is often blanketed by low-level clouds, leading to decreased daylight hours. Thus, January in Macon typically exhibits a quintessential winter landscape ideal for indoor activities.

Temperature

During the coldest month in Macon, January, temperatures average a high of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Macon, Georgia, are January, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Macon, Georgia, during January, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Macon, Georgia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.9 days and collects up to 37.05" (941mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall in Macon. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Macon is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Macon?

In Macon, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average January temperature in Macon?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Macon, is 54.7°F (12.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the least humid month in Macon?

January, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Macon?

The average relative humidity in January is 71%.

How much does it rain in Macon in January?

In January, in Macon, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Macon?

The months with the most snowfall in Macon, Georgia, are January and February, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Macon?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Macon, Georgia, is 10h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Macon?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Macon, Georgia, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Macon have in January?

In Macon, Georgia, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Macon?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Macon?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Macon is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
58.1°F 14.5°C
54.7°F 12.6°C
59.5°F 15.3°C
Average low temperature
43°F 6.1°C
38.8°F 3.8°C
42.1°F 5.6°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
7.8mph 12.6km/h
8.3mph 13.4km/h
8.3mph 13.4km/h
Average max. wind speed
8.3mph 13.4km/h
8.8mph 14.2km/h
8.8mph 14.2km/h
Average wind speed gusts
12.9mph 20.8km/h
13.4mph 21.6km/h
13.5mph 21.7km/h
Average humidity
76%
71%
74%
Average rainfall
3.82" 97mm
2.44" 62mm
3.03" 77mm
Average rainfall days
12.4
11.4
12.4
Average snowfall
0" 0mm
0.2" 5mm
0.2" 5mm
Average snowfall days
0.1
0.3
0.3
Average daylight
10h 0min
10h 2min
11h 0min
Average sunshine
5h 2min
6h 1min
7h 1min
Average sunshine days
16.7
17.8
13.6
Average UV index
3
3
4
Average cloud cover
42%
38%
40%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Macon, GA

Average temperature in January - Macon, GA
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.7°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 (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Macon, GA

Average pressure in January - Macon, 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
Macon, GA

Average wind speed in January - Macon, GA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Macon, GA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Macon, GA

Average rainfall in January - Macon, GA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in January
Macon, GA

Average rainfall days in January - Macon, GA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Macon, GA

Average snowfall in January - Macon, GA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Macon, GA

Average snowfall days in January - Macon, GA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Macon, GA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Macon, GA
  • 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: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Macon, GA

Average sunshine days in January - Macon, GA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Macon, GA

Average UV index in January - Macon, GA
  • 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
Macon, GA

Average cloud cover in January - Macon, GA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Macon, GA

Average visibility in January - Macon, 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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