January weather forecast
Montgomery, AL

Share
The state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama
The state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama

Weather in January

January is the official start of the year, and in Montgomery, Alabama, it greets residents with a weather pattern that is somewhat mild in comparison to many other parts of the States. It's not an exceptionally cold month, nor does January encounter volatile weather changes. Yet, on unstable days, the weather variations may swing from the highest temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) to the lowest of 38.5°F (3.6°C). As it is winter, some snowfall may occur, but Montgomery is not typically blanketed in heavy snow. However, a higher cloud coverage is seen in this month that usually precedes rainfall.

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

In Montgomery, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Montgomery, during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Montgomery, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 21.97" (558mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall in Montgomery are January and March, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Montgomery, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in January translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Montgomery's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average low temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C), is the coldest in the year.

What is the average January temperature?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Montgomery, in January, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Montgomery, during January, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Montgomery, the average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Montgomery?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Montgomery have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Montgomery, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Montgomery, AL

Average temperature in January - Montgomery, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Montgomery, AL

Average pressure in January - Montgomery, 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
Montgomery, AL

Average wind speed in January - Montgomery, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and December (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Montgomery, AL

Average humidity in January - Montgomery, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Montgomery, AL

Average rainfall in January - Montgomery, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in January
Montgomery, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Montgomery, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Montgomery, AL

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

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

Average snowfall days in January
Montgomery, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Montgomery, 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, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Montgomery, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Montgomery, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in January
Montgomery, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Montgomery, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Montgomery, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Montgomery, AL

Average visibility in January - Montgomery, 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).

Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location