January weather forecast
Fort Payne, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fort Payne, Alabama, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

Fort Payne's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and lows of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout January, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 183.7 rainfall days, and 47.01" (1194mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Payne, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Payne, Alabama, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Fort Payne, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 47.1°F (8.4°C) and as low as 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What are January temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Fort Payne, is 47.1°F (8.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout January, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fort Payne, Alabama, in January, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Payne have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Payne?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Fort Payne, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average temperature in January - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average pressure in January - Fort Payne, 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
Fort Payne, AL

Average wind speed in January - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average humidity in January - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average rainfall in January - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.84").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.95").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average snowfall in January - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.5 days

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

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Payne, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average UV index in January - Fort Payne, 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
Fort Payne, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Fort Payne, AL

Average visibility in January - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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