January weather forecast
Cottondale, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Cottondale, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cottondale, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.8 days and collects up to 39.96" (1015mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Cottondale is 10h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during January leads to these instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. 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. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C), is the coldest month in Cottondale.

What is the temperature in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Cottondale, is 52.2°F (11.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Cottondale, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Cottondale, in January, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cottondale have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Cottondale is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Cottondale, AL

Average temperature in January - Cottondale, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Cottondale, AL

Average pressure in January - Cottondale, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cottondale, AL

Average wind speed in January - Cottondale, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Cottondale, AL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Cottondale, AL

Average rainfall in January - Cottondale, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Cottondale, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Cottondale, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cottondale, AL

Average snowfall in January - Cottondale, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cottondale, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Cottondale, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Cottondale, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cottondale, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cottondale, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Cottondale, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Cottondale, AL

Average UV index in January - Cottondale, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Cottondale, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Cottondale, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Cottondale, AL

Average visibility in January - Cottondale, 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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