January weather forecast
Scotland, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Scotland, Alabama, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.8°F (3.8°C) and max 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Scotland, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.1 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.4 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Scotland, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in January transforms into this advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, with an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

What is the usual temperature for Scotland in January?

During January, Scotland experiences an average high-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Scotland, in January, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.4 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Scotland, Alabama, in January, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in Scotland, Alabama, is 10h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Scotland, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Scotland, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°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 (38.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Scotland, AL

Average pressure in January - Scotland, 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
Scotland, AL

Average wind speed in January - Scotland, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Scotland, AL

Average humidity in January - Scotland, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Scotland, AL

Average rainfall in January - Scotland, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Scotland, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Scotland, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Scotland, AL

Average snowfall in January - Scotland, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Scotland, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Scotland, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 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
Scotland, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Scotland, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Scotland, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Scotland, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Scotland, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Scotland, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Scotland, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Scotland, AL

Average visibility in January - Scotland, AL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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