January weather forecast
Alabama, USA

January marks one of the coldest months in Alabama. With the influence of the Gulf of Mexico slightly reduced, temperatures across the state tend to dip considerably. In the northeast, the colder pockets of Alabama, temperatures consistently fall below freezing, particularly during nighttime. These colder temperatures can starkly contrast with the relatively milder conditions experienced in December or the upcoming month of February.

Centrally, while temperatures are chilly, freezing nights are less frequent than in the northeastern parts. Coastal regions of Alabama, due to their proximity to the Gulf, often have slightly milder conditions, though they are not immune to the occasional cold snap.

Snowfall during January is primarily concentrated in the northern mountainous regions. While not a regular occurrence, when it does snow, it adds a picturesque layer to the landscape. In comparison, the central and southern parts of the state rarely see snow, though frosty mornings are commonplace.

The precipitation is to the tune of 4.5" (114mm) to 6" (152mm), with the northern part slightly wetter than the coast and significantly more than the central portion.
The average low temperatures are between 28°F (-2.2°C) in the north to 46°F (7.8°C) along the Gulf Coast. Montgomery, the capital in the south, registers in the cold 36°F (2.2°C) to mild 57°F (13.9°C) range.

In terms of precipitation, January does not reach the peak levels of some of Alabama’s rainier months, yet occasional rainfall is expected. Valley Head, a notable location in the northeastern part of Alabama, often stands out for its colder temperatures during this month. This is also a month that witnesses reduced hours of sunshine, with cloud cover being more dominant, especially when compared to the sunnier days that March will usher in.

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• Birmingham - January »
  In January, in Birmingham the rain falls for 8.7 days. In Birmingham, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.
• Montgomery - January »
  In Montgomery in January, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Montgomery in January, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.
• Mobile - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Mobile is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Mobile in January, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Huntsville - January »
  In Huntsville in January, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In January, in Huntsville the rain falls for 11.9 days.
• Tuscaloosa - January »
  In Tuscaloosa in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Tuscaloosa during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.
• Hoover - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Hoover is January, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. January proves to be the coldest month in Hoover, recording an average maximum temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and a minimum temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).
• Dothan - January »
  January is the month when Dothan experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low of 41.5°F (5.3°C). January is the month when Dothan experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low of 41.5°F (5.3°C).
• Decatur - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Decatur are January and February, with an average 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Decatur are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Auburn - January »
  In Auburn during January, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Auburn, in January, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Madison - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Madison are January, February and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated snow. In Madison in January, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Florence - January »
  In Florence in January, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Florence in January, during 13.3 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Gadsden - January »
  In Gadsden in January, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gadsden, Alabama, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.