January weather forecast
Alachua, FL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another refreshing winter month in Alachua, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 63.5°F (17.5°C) and a low of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Alachua, during January, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Alachua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.8 days and collects up to 35.71" (907mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during January translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January stands out as Alachua's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 63.5°F (17.5°C) and a low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the temperature in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 63.5°F (17.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Alachua, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Alachua, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Alachua have in January?

In Alachua, the average day length in January is 10h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Alachua, FL

Average temperature in January - Alachua, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 63.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (63.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Alachua, FL

Average pressure in January - Alachua, FL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alachua, FL

Average wind speed in January - Alachua, FL
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Alachua, FL

Average humidity in January - Alachua, FL
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Alachua, FL

Average rainfall in January - Alachua, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Alachua, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Alachua, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alachua, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alachua, FL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alachua, FL

Average sunshine days in January - Alachua, FL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Alachua, FL

Average UV index in January - Alachua, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Alachua, FL

Average cloud cover in January - Alachua, FL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Alachua, FL

Average visibility in January - Alachua, FL
  • 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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