January weather forecast
Dauphin Island, AL

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The scenic Dauphin Island in Alabama
The scenic Dauphin Island in Alabama

Weather in January

Dauphin Island, Alabama, starts the year mildly and damp. Cooler temperatures dominate with average highs peaking at 59°F (15°C) while lows can fall to 47.3°F (8.5°C). The month sees an appreciable amount of rain, including an average of 11.1 days of rainfall. Weather patterns transition from what is felt in December, with noticeably cooler temperatures. As one navigates through January, anticipate both variations in temperature and relative changes in precipitation.

Temperature

Dauphin Island records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 59°F (15°C) and a low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Dauphin Island, Alabama, during January, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.1 rainfall days, and 45.94" (1167mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall in Dauphin Island is January. The month with the most snowfall in Dauphin Island is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

The month with the coldest seawater in Dauphin Island is January, with an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).
Note: Diving into 58.6°F (14.8°C) is practical below 50°F (10°C), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 55.4°F (13°C) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Dauphin Island is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of January in Dauphin Island, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Dauphin Island is 5.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Dauphin Island. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during January translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Dauphin Island?

With average high temperatures of 59°F (15°C) and lows of 47.3°F (8.5°C), January is the coldest month.

What are the temperatures in Dauphin Island in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Dauphin Island, is 59°F (15°C) and the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Dauphin Island?

In Dauphin Island, Alabama, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Dauphin Island?

In Dauphin Island, in January, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Dauphin Island?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Dauphin Island, Alabama. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Dauphin Island?

January is the first month it typically snows in Dauphin Island. Throughout January, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

When is the ocean coldest in Dauphin Island?

January is the month with the coldest seawater in Dauphin Island, with an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

How cold is the water in January in Dauphin Island?

In Dauphin Island, in January, the average water temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C). Swimming in 58.6°F (14.8°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Dauphin Island?

In Dauphin Island, the average day length in January is 10h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Dauphin Island?

On the first day of January in Dauphin Island, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dauphin Island have in January?

In Dauphin Island, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dauphin Island?

January 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 in Dauphin Island?

In Dauphin Island, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average temperature in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (78.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average pressure in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average wind speed in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average humidity in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average rainfall in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average snowfall in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average sea temperature in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average sea temperature in January: 58.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (58.7°F).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average UV index in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • 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 and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in January
Dauphin Island, AL

Average visibility in January - Dauphin Island, AL
  • 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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