January weather forecast
West Jefferson, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in West Jefferson, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.1°F (1.7°C) and max 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In West Jefferson, during January, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.4 rainfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low of 35.1°F (1.7°C), is recognized as the coldest.

What are January temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In West Jefferson, in January, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In West Jefferson, in January, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does West Jefferson have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Jefferson have in January?

In West Jefferson, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in West Jefferson 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 snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
West Jefferson, AL

Average temperature in January - West Jefferson, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).

Average pressure in January
West Jefferson, AL

Average pressure in January - West Jefferson, 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
West Jefferson, AL

Average wind speed in January - West Jefferson, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

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
West Jefferson, AL

Average humidity in January - West Jefferson, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
West Jefferson, AL

Average rainfall in January - West Jefferson, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
West Jefferson, AL

Average rainfall days in January - West Jefferson, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Jefferson, AL

Average snowfall in January - West Jefferson, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Jefferson, AL

Average snowfall days in January - West Jefferson, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 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
West Jefferson, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Jefferson, 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: 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
West Jefferson, AL

Average sunshine days in January - West Jefferson, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
West Jefferson, AL

Average UV index in January - West Jefferson, 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
West Jefferson, AL

Average cloud cover in January - West Jefferson, 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 29).

Average visibility in January
West Jefferson, AL

Average visibility in January - West Jefferson, 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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