January weather forecast
Sanford, AL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another mild winter month in Sanford, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and lows of 40.3°F (4.6°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.9 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall days is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sanford, Alabama, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and a low of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What are January temperatures?

The high-temperature, in January, in Sanford, is 57.7°F (14.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Sanford?

The month with the most snowfall days is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days.

How many days does it snow in January in Sanford?

In Sanford, during January, snow falls for 0.2 days.

How many hours of daylight does Sanford have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Sanford?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Sanford?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sanford, AL

Average temperature in January - Sanford, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 40.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Sanford, AL

Average pressure in January - Sanford, 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
Sanford, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Sanford, AL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Sanford, AL

Average rainfall in January - Sanford, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, September and November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Sanford, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Sanford, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Sanford, AL

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

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sanford, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sanford, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Sanford, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Sanford, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Sanford, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Sanford, 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 28).

Average visibility in January
Sanford, AL

Average visibility in January - Sanford, AL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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