January weather forecast
Cottonton, AL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another mild winter month in Cottonton, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.6°F (13.1°C) and min 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

In Cottonton, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 55.6°F (13.1°C) at the peak and 39°F (3.9°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Cottonton is 72%.

Rainfall

In Cottonton, during January, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In Cottonton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 36.77" (934mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.8 snowfall days, and 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Cottonton is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 39°F (3.9°C) respectively, January is Cottonton's coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Cottonton in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Cottonton, Alabama, during January, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Cottonton, the average day length in January is 10h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Cottonton, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Cottonton, AL

Average temperature in January - Cottonton, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39°F).

Average pressure in January
Cottonton, AL

Average pressure in January - Cottonton, 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
Cottonton, AL

Average wind speed in January - Cottonton, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Cottonton, AL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Cottonton, AL

Average rainfall in January - Cottonton, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Cottonton, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Cottonton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cottonton, AL

Average snowfall in January - Cottonton, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (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
Cottonton, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Cottonton, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cottonton, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cottonton, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Cottonton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Cottonton, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Cottonton, AL

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

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

Average visibility in January
Cottonton, AL

Average visibility in January - Cottonton, 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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