January weather forecast
Selma, AL

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Weather in January

January greets Selma, Alabama with a winter chill, boasting temperatures between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C). The city sees ample cloud cover, leaving room for limited sunshine, and relatively high humidity. Due to the high humidity levels, residents may perceive the temperatures to be colder than they are. The occurrence of frost is not frequent, but possible. Rainfall is fairly spread throughout the month, with January recording 3.07" (78mm) of rain over 11.3 days.

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 54.3°F (12.4°C) and as low as 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Selma, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Selma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165 days and collects up to 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Selma, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Selma's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and lows of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature, in January, in Selma, records 54.3°F (12.4°C), while the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Selma, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Selma, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Selma, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Selma have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Selma?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Selma have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Selma?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Selma, AL

Average temperature in January - Selma, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Selma, AL

Average pressure in January - Selma, 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
Selma, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Selma, AL

Average humidity in January - Selma, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Selma, AL

Average rainfall in January - Selma, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Selma, AL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Selma, AL

Average snowfall in January - Selma, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Selma, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Selma, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Selma, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Selma, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Selma, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Selma, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Selma, AL

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

Average cloud cover in January
Selma, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Selma, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Selma, AL

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

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

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