January weather forecast
Independence, AL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Independence, Alabama, is another fresh winter month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

January is Independence's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and lows of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Independence, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 38.74" (984mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of January, in Independence, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following advice:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low of 38.3°F (3.5°C), is recognized as the coldest.

What is the temperature in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Independence, records 54.3°F (12.4°C), while the low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Independence, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Independence, in January, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in January?

In Independence, the average day length in January is 10h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Independence, AL

Average temperature in January - Independence, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Independence, AL

Average pressure in January - Independence, AL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Independence, AL

Average wind speed in January - Independence, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Independence, AL

Average humidity in January - Independence, 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
Independence, AL

Average rainfall in January - Independence, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Independence, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Independence, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Independence, AL

Average snowfall in January - Independence, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Independence, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Independence, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Independence, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Independence, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Independence, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Independence, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Independence, AL

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

Average cloud cover in January
Independence, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Independence, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Independence, AL

Average visibility in January - Independence, 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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