January weather forecast
Cottonwood, AL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a moderate winter month in Cottonwood, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average high of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

In Cottonwood, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In Cottonwood, in January, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.9 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is January. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cottonwood, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 24min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Cottonwood, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January leads to these advisories:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the average January temperature?

Cottonwood in January has an average high-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°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 Cottonwood, in January, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Cottonwood?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cottonwood have in January?

In Cottonwood, Alabama, the average day length in January is 10h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Cottonwood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Cottonwood, AL

Average temperature in January - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Cottonwood, AL

Average pressure in January - Cottonwood, 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
Cottonwood, AL

Average wind speed in January - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Cottonwood, AL

Average humidity in January - Cottonwood, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Cottonwood, AL

Average rainfall in January - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Cottonwood, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cottonwood, AL

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

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

Average snowfall days in January
Cottonwood, AL

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

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cottonwood, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Cottonwood, AL

Average UV index in January - Cottonwood, 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
Cottonwood, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Cottonwood, AL

Average visibility in January - Cottonwood, 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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