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 in January
Average snowfall days 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

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Weather in January

January is the official start of the year, and in Montgomery, Alabama, it greets residents with a weather pattern that is somewhat mild in comparison to many other parts of the States. It's not an exceptionally cold month, nor does January encounter volatile weather changes. Yet, on unstable days, the weather variations may swing from the highest temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) to the lowest of 38.5°F (3.6°C). As it is winter, some snowfall may occur, but Montgomery is not typically blanketed in heavy snow. However, a higher cloud coverage is seen in this month that usually precedes rainfall.

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Montgomery, in January, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Montgomery, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 21.97" (558mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January leads to these advisories:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Montgomery experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a minimum of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

During January, Montgomery experiences an average high-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Montgomery, in January, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

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

How many days does it snow in January?

In Montgomery, in January, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Montgomery, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Montgomery?

In Montgomery, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

58.1°F 14.5°C

54.7°F 12.6°C

59.9°F 15.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.1mph 13km/h

8.2mph 13.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.8

19.7

14.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Montgomery, AL

Average high temperature in January: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

Average low temperature in January: 38.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Montgomery, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Montgomery, AL

Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

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

Average humidity in January
Montgomery, AL

Average humidity in January: 74%

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

Average rainfall in January
Montgomery, AL

Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in January
Montgomery, AL

Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Montgomery, AL

Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Montgomery, AL

Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Montgomery, AL

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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Montgomery, AL

Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in January
Montgomery, AL

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).

Average cloud cover in January
Montgomery, AL

Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Montgomery, 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
Montgomery, AL

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