January weather forecast
Dothan, AL

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Weather in January

January brings the start of the year in Dothan, Alabama with a slightly cooler touch. As the weather transitions from winter to spring, the chill in the air gradually diminishes. This month is characterized by relatively cool temperatures, compared to the ensuing months, with temperatures differing 17°F (-8.3°C), oscillating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) to 58.5°F (14.7°C) more or less. Humidity remains fairly constant during this time. Moving into February, slight increases in humidity, rainfall, and temperature can be expected.

Temperature

Dothan witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Dothan, Alabama, during January, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Dothan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.7 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.5 snowfall days, and 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With an average high-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C), January is the coldest month.

What is the temperature in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Dothan, is 58.5°F (14.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dothan, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated 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 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Dothan?

The average day length in January is 10h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Dothan?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Dothan is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Dothan, AL

Average temperature in January - Dothan, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Dothan, AL

Average pressure in January - Dothan, 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
Dothan, AL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Dothan, AL

Average humidity in January - Dothan, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Dothan, AL

Average rainfall in January - Dothan, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Dothan, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Dothan, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dothan, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dothan, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Dothan, 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
Dothan, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dothan, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dothan, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Dothan, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Dothan, AL

Average UV index in January - Dothan, 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
Dothan, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Dothan, AL

Average visibility in January - Dothan, 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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