January weather forecast
Prichard, AL

Share

Weather in January

January in Prichard, Alabama, is the coldest month of the year with average high temperatures reaching only 58.5°F (14.7°C) and chilly lows of 43.3°F (6.3°C). These temperatures are significant lower compared to the averages of the coming month, which mark the beginning of the warm season. January also experiences relatively high humidity levels and a greater cloud cover adding to the perceived chill. The city gets around 10.4 daylight hours, a number destined to increase throughout the year. Though occasional rainfall is common, it does not significantly interfere with outdoor activities.

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low of 43.3°F (6.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Prichard, in January, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Prichard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.3 days and collects up to 39.33" (999mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is January. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Prichard, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature during January is 58.5°F (14.7°C) and the low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Prichard, during January, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows in Prichard. Throughout January, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Prichard, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Prichard, AL

Average temperature in January - Prichard, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 58.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Prichard, AL

Average pressure in January - Prichard, 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 and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Prichard, AL

Average wind speed in January - Prichard, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Prichard, AL

Average humidity in January - Prichard, 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
Prichard, AL

Average rainfall in January - Prichard, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Prichard, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Prichard, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prichard, AL

Average snowfall in January - Prichard, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Prichard, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Prichard, 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, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Prichard, AL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Prichard, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Prichard, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Prichard, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Prichard, AL

Average visibility in January - Prichard, 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).

Prichard, Alabama, USA

Weather forecast for your location

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