Alabama weather in January
Considering a trip to Alabama this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Alabama in January?
Alabama is a region in the United States of America. Alabama has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Echo Lake Park at -1°C and moderate in Orange Beach at 16°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Orange Beach and -11°C in Echo Lake Park. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Echo Lake Park with an average of 29 mm to heavy snowfall in Salishan Beach with 299 mm. The city Birmingham usually sees around 148 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Alabama, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alabama's yearly weather, check out our Alabama climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Alabama?
Birmingham
In January Birmingham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Montgomery
In January Montgomery generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gulf Shores
In January Gulf Shores generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Orange Beach
In January Orange Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Huntsville
In January Huntsville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alabama, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Alabama?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Alabama with often poor weather in Birmingham.
On average, the best time to visit Alabama is in October with generally perfect weather in Birmingham. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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