Temperature in Alabama in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Alabama, the United States of America this January.

Alabama, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from -1°C (30°F) in Echo Lake Park to 16°C (61°F) in Orange Beach. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Orange Beach and -11°C (12°F) in Echo Lake Park. January is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Alabama, the United States of America in January?

Curious about the January temperatures in the prime spots of Alabama? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.

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Best Places to Visit in Alabama in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Alabama temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Alabama, the United States of America in January?

Birmingham averages a daytime high of 12°C (54°F) in January, which is moderate for Alabama, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Alabama, the United States of America in January?

Average overnight lows in Alabama, the United States of America during January sit near 1°C (34°F) in Birmingham.

What is the warmest city in January in Alabama, the United States of America?

According to our recent database analysis, Orange Beach is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 16°C (61°F) and rarely drops below 5°C (41°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in January in Alabama, the United States of America?

Our database indicates that in January, Echo Lake Park is the city with the coolest temperatures in Alabama, the United States of America. You can expect daytime highs of -1°C (30°F) and nighttime lows close to -11°C (12°F).

How much sun does Alabama, the United States of America get in January?

Birmingham enjoys a balanced 148 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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