January weather - Winter 2025

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average snowfall days in January
Average sea temperature in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

The road to Gulf Shores Beach in Alabama, besides the calm turquoise blue waters

Weather in January

Transiting from winter, January offers a distinctive touch of chill in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with temperatures providing a fresher environment than neighboring months. Morning frosts lay in wait, pulling down the minimum temperatures to 49.5°F (9.7°C). As the day unfolds, the mercury rises steadily, becoming slightly warmer than the previous December. Mostly clear skies and prominent sunlight make it a favorable time for outdoor activities. As snowfall is scarce in Gulf Shores, January sees encounter with only two-tenths of a day of snowfall on average.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 59.4°F (15.2°C) at the peak and 49.5°F (9.7°C) at the base.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Gulf Shores, in January, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.7 rainfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.2 days.

Ocean temperature

In Gulf Shores, the average seawater temperature in January is 61°F (16.1°C).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for most people when the water temperature is 61°F (16.1°C). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature drops from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during January translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Gulf Shores witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low of 49.5°F (9.7°C).

What are January temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Gulf Shores, Alabama, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Gulf Shores, during January, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall days is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout January, there are 0.2 snowfall days.

What is the ocean temperature in January?

In Gulf Shores, in January, the average water temperature is 61°F (16.1°C). Swimming in 61°F (16.1°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Gulf Shores?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Gulf Shores, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

63.3°F 17.4°C

59.4°F 15.2°C

62.2°F 16.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.7mph 18.8km/h

12.1mph 19.5km/h

11.6mph 18.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

10.2

8.9

9.6

Average snowfall days

0.1

0.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.6

20.2

16.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average high temperature in January: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

Average low temperature in January: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (49.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average wind speed in January: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average snowfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average sea temperature in January: 61°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (60.4°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average sunshine days in January: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Gulf Shores, AL

Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Gulf Shores, 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).

January weather forecast
Gulf Shores, AL

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