January weather forecast
Tuscaloosa, AL

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Weather in January

The start of a new year in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is marked by chilly temperatures accompanied by slight showers, with an increase in humidity than the later winter months. Notably, January experiences the lowest high temperatures of the year, ranging from 36.7°F (2.6°C) to 52.2°F (11.2°C). Expect intermittent rainfall, typically laced with a slight sprinkle of snow, creating a serene winter atmosphere. The daylight is relatively short, but with moderate sunshine intervals contributing to the overall mild winter ambiance. Prepare for the chilly and damp conditions, wrapping yourself up to keep warm and dry.

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and lows of 36.7°F (2.6°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Tuscaloosa, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.6 rainfall days, and 40.94" (1040mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall in Tuscaloosa. In Tuscaloosa, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tuscaloosa, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tuscaloosa are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Tuscaloosa?

January is the month when Tuscaloosa, Alabama, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the temperature in January?

In January, in Tuscaloosa, the average high-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Tuscaloosa, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Tuscaloosa, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Tuscaloosa have in January?

In Tuscaloosa, the average day length in January is 10h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Tuscaloosa, AL

Average pressure in January - Tuscaloosa, 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
Tuscaloosa, AL

Average wind speed in January - Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Tuscaloosa, AL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Tuscaloosa, AL

Average rainfall in January - Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.4").

Average rainfall days in January
Tuscaloosa, AL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tuscaloosa, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Tuscaloosa, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Tuscaloosa, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tuscaloosa, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Tuscaloosa, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Tuscaloosa, AL

Average visibility in January - Tuscaloosa, 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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