January weather forecast
Athens, AL

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Weather in January

January is marked by a cold, frosty atmosphere characteristic of Alabama's winter months, with fair amounts of rainfall. A salient feature of this month is the occasional voyeur of a snow day, marking the highest snowfall volume of 0.08in. The transition between January and February sees a gradual increase in both high and low temperatures. The lingering cold spurs locals to bundle up until the chill subsides. Rainfall frequency along with humidity remains fairly high, setting the trend for the upcoming months.

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and a minimum temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Athens, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.4 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Athens, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Athens, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C) respectively, January is Athens's coldest month.

What are the temperatures in January?

During January, Athens experiences an average high-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Athens is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Athens, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Athens in January?

In Athens, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Athens, Alabama, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Athens have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Athens, AL

Average temperature in January - Athens, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Athens, AL

Average pressure in January - Athens, AL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Athens, AL

Average wind speed in January - Athens, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Athens, AL

Average humidity in January - Athens, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Athens, AL

Average rainfall in January - Athens, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Athens, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Athens, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Athens, AL

Average snowfall in January - Athens, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Athens, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Athens, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Athens, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Athens, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Athens, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Athens, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Athens, AL

Average UV index in January - Athens, AL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Athens, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Athens, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Athens, AL

Average visibility in January - Athens, 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).

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