January weather forecast
Peterson, AL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Peterson, Alabama, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature varying between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Peterson experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a minimum of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Peterson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.8 days and collects up to 39.96" (1015mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Peterson, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January leads to these advisories:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With its average high temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low of 36.5°F (2.5°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Peterson in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Peterson, during January, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Peterson?

The average day length in January is 10h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Peterson have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Peterson, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.2°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 (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Peterson, AL

Average pressure in January - Peterson, 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
Peterson, AL

Average wind speed in January - Peterson, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Peterson, AL

Average humidity in January - Peterson, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Peterson, AL

Average rainfall in January - Peterson, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Peterson, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Peterson, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Peterson, AL

Average snowfall in January - Peterson, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Peterson, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Peterson, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Peterson, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

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 1min

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
Peterson, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Peterson, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Peterson, AL

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

Average cloud cover in January
Peterson, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Peterson, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Peterson, AL

Average visibility in January - Peterson, 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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