January weather forecast
Sheffield, AL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Sheffield, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low of 33.1°F (0.6°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sheffield, in January, during 13.3 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.6 rainfall days, and 41.26" (1048mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sheffield, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

In Sheffield, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in January translates into these instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average January temperature?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Sheffield, is 47.7°F (8.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in Sheffield in January?

In January, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Sheffield is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sheffield, AL

Average temperature in January - Sheffield, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.1°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 (33.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Sheffield, AL

Average pressure in January - Sheffield, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sheffield, AL

Average wind speed in January - Sheffield, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Sheffield, AL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Sheffield, AL

Average rainfall in January - Sheffield, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.56").

Average rainfall days in January
Sheffield, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Sheffield, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sheffield, AL

Average snowfall in January - Sheffield, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sheffield, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Sheffield, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Sheffield, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sheffield, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sheffield, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Sheffield, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Sheffield, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Sheffield, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Sheffield, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Sheffield, AL

Average visibility in January - Sheffield, 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).

Sheffield, Alabama, USA

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