Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January, with an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low of 49.5°F (9.7°C), signifies the coldest month of the year in Gulf Shores.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 75%.Rainfall
In Gulf Shores, during January, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.7 rainfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Gulf Shores are January and December. January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.2 days.Ocean temperature
In Gulf Shores, the average seawater temperature in January is 61°F (16.1°C).Note: The majority of individuals do not enjoy swimming in water that is 61°F (16.1°C). Breathing control becomes more challenging as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Gulf Shores is 10h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Gulf Shores, the average sunshine in January is 5.9h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in January translates into this advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average high temperature in January: 59.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 49.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (49.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Gulf Shores, 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, August and September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average wind speed in January: 11.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average humidity in January: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average rainfall in January: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.67").
Average rainfall days in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall days in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average snowfall days in January: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average sea temperature in January: 61°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (60.4°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min
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 months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average sunshine days in January: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).
Average UV index in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average UV index in January: 4
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 4).
Average cloud cover in January
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average cloud cover in January: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in January
Gulf Shores, 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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