January weather forecast
Vestavia Hills, AL

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Weather in January

Kicking off the year, January weather in Vestavia Hills, Alabama often presents a chilly ambiance. Compared to its successor, February, the temperature range is slightly lower, with the mercury dipping to 36°F (2.2°C) at the lowest and reaching just over 51°F (10.6°C) at the highest. Traces of snow can be noticed, although they are sparse and amount to only 0.24" (6mm). The city also receives approximately 10.2 daylight hours, illuminating the city despite the cold weather. On the whole, winter jackets are a necessity during this period, with locals typically bundling up to commbat the cold spell.

Temperature

Vestavia Hills reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 51.3°F (10.7°C) at the peak and 36°F (2.2°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Vestavia Hills, in January, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.7 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 51.3°F (10.7°C) and a minimum average of 36°F (2.2°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Vestavia Hills, is 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Vestavia Hills, during January, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Vestavia Hills, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Vestavia Hills have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Vestavia Hills have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average temperature in January - Vestavia Hills, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average pressure in January - Vestavia Hills, AL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average wind speed in January - Vestavia Hills, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average humidity in January - Vestavia Hills, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average rainfall in January - Vestavia Hills, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Vestavia Hills, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average snowfall in January - Vestavia Hills, 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
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Vestavia Hills, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Vestavia Hills, AL

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

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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Vestavia Hills, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average UV index in January - Vestavia Hills, AL
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Vestavia Hills, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Vestavia Hills, AL

Average visibility in January - Vestavia Hills, 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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