January weather forecast
Gainesville, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Gainesville, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.8°F (3.2°C) and max 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

In Gainesville, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 53.4°F (11.9°C) at the peak and 37.8°F (3.2°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gainesville, in January, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 38.9" (988mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gainesville are January, February, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gainesville, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Gainesville, Alabama, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Gainesville reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 53.4°F (11.9°C) at the peak and 37.8°F (3.2°C) at the lowest.

What is the average January temperature?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and a low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Gainesville, in January, during 11 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Gainesville, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Gainesville, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Gainesville, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

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

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 Gainesville, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gainesville, AL

Average temperature in January - Gainesville, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Gainesville, AL

Average pressure in January - Gainesville, AL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gainesville, AL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Gainesville, AL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Gainesville, AL

Average rainfall in January - Gainesville, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Gainesville, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Gainesville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gainesville, AL

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

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

Average snowfall days in January
Gainesville, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Gainesville, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Gainesville, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gainesville, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Gainesville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Gainesville, AL

Average UV index in January - Gainesville, AL
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Gainesville, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Gainesville, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Gainesville, AL

Average visibility in January - Gainesville, 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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