January weather forecast
Leighton, AL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Leighton, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 47.7°F (8.7°C) and as low as 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.1 days and collects up to 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Leighton, during January, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Leighton, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Leighton?

In Leighton, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the usual temperature for Leighton in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Leighton, is 47.7°F (8.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Leighton, during January, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Leighton, during January, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Leighton, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Leighton, 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
Leighton, AL

Average temperature in January - Leighton, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Leighton, AL

Average pressure in January - Leighton, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Leighton, AL

Average wind speed in January - Leighton, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Leighton, AL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Leighton, AL

Average rainfall in January - Leighton, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Leighton, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Leighton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Leighton, AL

Average snowfall in January - Leighton, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Leighton, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Leighton, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Leighton, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Leighton, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Leighton, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Leighton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Leighton, AL

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Leighton, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Leighton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Leighton, AL

Average visibility in January - Leighton, 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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