January weather forecast
Rainbow City, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Rainbow City, Alabama, is another chilly winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Rainbow City, during January, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175.9 rainfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rainbow City, in January, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rainbow City, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rainbow City, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 12min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

What is the temperature in January in Rainbow City?

In Rainbow City, in January, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Rainbow City, in January, during 11.8 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Rainbow City, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Rainbow City, the average day length in January is 10h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rainbow City have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Rainbow City, AL

Average temperature in January - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.3°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 (34.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Rainbow City, AL

Average pressure in January - Rainbow City, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Rainbow City, AL

Average humidity in January - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Rainbow City, AL

Average rainfall in January - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.4").

Average rainfall days in January
Rainbow City, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rainbow City, AL

Average snowfall in January - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rainbow City, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Rainbow City, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rainbow City, 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: 5h and 1min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rainbow City, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Rainbow City, AL

Average UV index in January - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Rainbow City, 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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