January weather forecast
Columbia, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Columbia, Alabama, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and a low of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.3 snowfall days, and 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Columbia, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Columbia is 6.6h.

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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 57.7°F (14.3°C) at the peak and 41.5°F (5.3°C) at the base.

What is the average January temperature?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Columbia, is 57.7°F (14.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 71%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Columbia, during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Columbia have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in January?

In Columbia, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Columbia, AL

Average temperature in January - Columbia, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Columbia, AL

Average pressure in January - Columbia, 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
Columbia, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Columbia, AL

Average humidity in January - Columbia, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Columbia, AL

Average rainfall in January - Columbia, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Columbia, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Columbia, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Columbia, AL

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

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

Average snowfall days in January
Columbia, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Columbia, 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbia, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Columbia, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Columbia, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

Average UV index in January
Columbia, AL

Average UV index in January - Columbia, AL
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Columbia, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Columbia, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Columbia, AL

Average visibility in January - Columbia, 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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