January weather forecast
Albany, GA

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Weather in January

In Albany, Georgia, the brisk start to the year accompanies cloudy days, with cloud cover of 36%. The average high temperature is a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C), while lows can drop to an average of 41.4°F (5.2°C). This month sees pressure levels at an average of 30.16" (766mm). January's weather transitions to a milder February, providing a reprieve from the winter cold of the yesteryears, preparing the city for the coming of cloudy skies.

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

In Albany, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In Albany, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.2 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is January. The month with the most snowfall in Albany is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Albany, the average sunshine in January is 6.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 57.7°F (14.3°C) and lows at 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Albany, is 57.7°F (14.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Albany, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Albany have in January?

In Albany, the average day length in January is 10h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Albany have in January?

In Albany, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Albany?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. 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
Albany, GA

Average temperature in January - Albany, GA
  • Average high temperature in January: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Albany, GA

Average pressure in January - Albany, GA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Albany, GA

Average wind speed in January - Albany, GA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Albany, GA

Average humidity in January - Albany, GA
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Albany, GA

Average rainfall in January - Albany, GA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Albany, GA

Average rainfall days in January - Albany, GA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Albany, GA

Average snowfall in January - Albany, GA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Albany, GA

Average snowfall days in January - Albany, GA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Albany, GA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Albany, GA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Albany, GA

Average sunshine days in January - Albany, GA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Albany, GA

Average UV index in January - Albany, GA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Albany, GA

Average cloud cover in January - Albany, GA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Albany, GA

Average visibility in January - Albany, GA
  • 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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