January weather forecast
Decatur, AL

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Weather in January

January in Decatur, Alabama, is characterized by relatively low temperatures, with the mercury ranging from 33.3°F (0.7°C) to 47.5°F (8.6°C). It becomes chillier compared to December. The colder days encourage more indoor activities and outdoor winter preparations. The snowfall is relatively light, perspective shared by many neighboring southern states. Clear skies remain a rare spectacle as January greets the new year with more cloud cover.

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Decatur, in January, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 177.6 rainfall days, and 43.11" (1095mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 9min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Decatur is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Decatur, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 47.5°F (8.6°C) and reaching a low of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What are January temperatures?

The high-temperature, in January, in Decatur, records 47.5°F (8.6°C), while the low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Decatur, in January, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Decatur, during January, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Decatur?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Decatur, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Decatur, AL

Average temperature in January - Decatur, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Decatur, AL

Average pressure in January - Decatur, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Decatur, AL

Average wind speed in January - Decatur, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Decatur, AL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Decatur, AL

Average rainfall in January - Decatur, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.48").

Average rainfall days in January
Decatur, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Decatur, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Decatur, AL

Average snowfall in January - Decatur, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Decatur, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Decatur, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Decatur, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Decatur, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Decatur, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Decatur, AL

Average UV index in January - Decatur, AL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Decatur, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Decatur, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Decatur, AL

Average visibility in January - Decatur, 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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