January weather forecast
Detroit, AL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Detroit, Alabama, is a cool winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

In Detroit, Alabama, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 50.2°F (10.1°C) and reaching a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Detroit, in January, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 4.09" (104mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169 rainfall days, and 42.64" (1083mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Detroit, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and a low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C), is the coldest month.

What is the average January temperature?

Detroit in January has an average high-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Detroit is January, when snow falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Detroit have in January?

In January, the average day length in Detroit is 10h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Detroit, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Detroit, AL

Average temperature in January - Detroit, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Detroit, AL

Average pressure in January - Detroit, 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
Detroit, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Detroit, AL

Average humidity in January - Detroit, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Detroit, AL

Average rainfall in January - Detroit, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 4.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").

Average rainfall days in January
Detroit, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Detroit, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Detroit, AL

Average snowfall in January - Detroit, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Detroit, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Detroit, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 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
Detroit, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Detroit, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Detroit, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Detroit, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Detroit, AL

Average UV index in January - Detroit, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Detroit, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Detroit, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Detroit, AL

Average visibility in January - Detroit, 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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