January weather forecast
Athens, TN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Athens, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between max 46°F (7.8°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Athens, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.6 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Athens are January through March, November and December. In Athens, in January, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.3 days and aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Athens, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January in Athens, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Athens are January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Athens?

The coldest time of the year in Athens, Tennessee, is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What are January temperatures in Athens?

January temperatures in Athens, Tennessee, vary between a high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Athens?

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

How much does it rain in Athens in January?

In Athens, Tennessee, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Athens?

In Athens, Tennessee, in January, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Athens have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Athens?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Athens?

The months with the least sunshine in Athens are January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Athens have in January?

In Athens, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Athens?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Athens?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Athens, Tennessee, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Athens, TN

Average temperature in January - Athens, TN
  • Average high temperature in January: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.6°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 (30.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Athens, TN

Average pressure in January - Athens, TN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Athens, TN

Average wind speed in January - Athens, TN
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Athens, TN

Average humidity in January - Athens, TN
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September, October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Athens, TN

Average rainfall in January - Athens, TN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
Athens, TN

Average rainfall days in January - Athens, TN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Athens, TN

Average snowfall in January - Athens, TN
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Athens, TN

Average snowfall days in January - Athens, TN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 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
Athens, TN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Athens, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Athens, TN

Average sunshine days in January - Athens, TN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Athens, TN

Average UV index in January - Athens, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Athens, TN

Average cloud cover in January - Athens, TN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Athens, TN

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

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

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