January weather forecast
Alabama, USA

January marks one of the coldest months in Alabama. With the influence of the Gulf of Mexico slightly reduced, temperatures across the state tend to dip considerably. In the northeast, the colder pockets of Alabama, temperatures consistently fall below freezing, particularly during nighttime. These colder temperatures can starkly contrast with the relatively milder conditions experienced in December or the upcoming month of February.

Centrally, while temperatures are chilly, freezing nights are less frequent than in the northeastern parts. Coastal regions of Alabama, due to their proximity to the Gulf, often have slightly milder conditions, though they are not immune to the occasional cold snap.

Snowfall during January is primarily concentrated in the northern mountainous regions. While not a regular occurrence, when it does snow, it adds a picturesque layer to the landscape. In comparison, the central and southern parts of the state rarely see snow, though frosty mornings are commonplace.

The precipitation is to the tune of 4.5" (114mm) to 6" (152mm), with the northern part slightly wetter than the coast and significantly more than the central portion.
The average low temperatures are between 28°F (-2.2°C) in the north to 46°F (7.8°C) along the Gulf Coast. Montgomery, the capital in the south, registers in the cold 36°F (2.2°C) to mild 57°F (13.9°C) range.

In terms of precipitation, January does not reach the peak levels of some of Alabama’s rainier months, yet occasional rainfall is expected. Valley Head, a notable location in the northeastern part of Alabama, often stands out for its colder temperatures during this month. This is also a month that witnesses reduced hours of sunshine, with cloud cover being more dominant, especially when compared to the sunnier days that March will usher in.

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• Birmingham - January »
  In Birmingham, Alabama, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Birmingham, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.
• Montgomery - January »
  The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow. The months with the most snowfall in Montgomery are January and March, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.
• Mobile - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Mobile is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. The month with the lowest UV index in Mobile is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• Huntsville - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Huntsville is January, when snow falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Huntsville in January, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.
• Tuscaloosa - January »
  In Tuscaloosa during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation. In Tuscaloosa in January, during 1 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Hoover - January »
  In Hoover, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hoover, in January, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Dothan - January »
  January, with its average high-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Dothan, Alabama. On the first day of January in Dothan sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:50 pm.
• Decatur - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Decatur are January and February, with an average 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated snow. In Decatur during January, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.
• Auburn - January »
  In Auburn during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Auburn in January, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.
• Madison - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Madison are January, February and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated snow. In Madison during January, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.
• Florence - January »
  In Florence in January, during 13.3 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Florence, in January, during 13.3 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Gadsden - January »
  In Gadsden, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gadsden, during January, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.