January weather forecast
The Highlands, AL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in The Highlands, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.6°F (9.8°C) and min 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

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.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In The Highlands, 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 The Highlands, Alabama, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.2 snowfall days, and 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In The Highlands, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.
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 The Highlands, the average sunshine in January 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

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

What is the usual temperature for The Highlands in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in The Highlands in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

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

How many hours of daylight does The Highlands have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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 long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is 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?

In The Highlands, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
The Highlands, AL

Average temperature in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average pressure in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average wind speed in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average humidity in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average rainfall in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average rainfall days in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average snowfall in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average snowfall days in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average sunshine days in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average UV index in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average cloud cover in January - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average visibility in January - The Highlands, 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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