January weather forecast
Altamont, TN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Altamont, Tennessee, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Altamont's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and lows of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In Altamont, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Altamont, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.8 days and collects up to 45.91" (1166mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Altamont, in January, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Altamont, Tennessee, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Altamont is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

How cold is it in Altamont in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Altamont, records 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Altamont, in January, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Altamont, during January, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Altamont, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Altamont, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Altamont have in January?

In Altamont, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Altamont, TN

Average temperature in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Altamont, TN

Average pressure in January - Altamont, TN
  • 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Altamont, TN

Average wind speed in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Altamont, TN

Average humidity in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Altamont, TN

Average rainfall in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.8").

Average rainfall days in January
Altamont, TN

Average rainfall days in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in January
Altamont, TN

Average snowfall in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Altamont, TN

Average snowfall days in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Altamont, TN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Altamont, TN

Average sunshine days in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Altamont, TN

Average UV index in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Altamont, TN

Average cloud cover in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Altamont, TN

Average visibility in January - Altamont, TN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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