January weather forecast
Clayton, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Clayton, Alabama, is another refreshing winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average high of 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

Clayton records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and a low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 21min.
On the first day of January in Clayton, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when Clayton experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and a low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the usual temperature for Clayton in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Clayton, is 56.1°F (13.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Clayton, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month in Clayton?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.2 days and typically collects 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Clayton have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Clayton, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Clayton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Clayton, AL

Average temperature in January - Clayton, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Clayton, AL

Average pressure in January - Clayton, 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 and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Clayton, AL

Average wind speed in January - Clayton, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Clayton, AL

Average humidity in January - Clayton, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Clayton, AL

Average rainfall in January - Clayton, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Clayton, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Clayton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clayton, AL

Average snowfall in January - Clayton, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clayton, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Clayton, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Clayton, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Clayton, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Clayton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Clayton, AL

Average UV index in January - Clayton, AL
  • 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Clayton, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Clayton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Clayton, AL

Average visibility in January - Clayton, 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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