Weather in Birmingham, Alabama, United States in January
In an average January, Birmingham sees a daily high around 51°F and a low around 32°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 51°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 38°F to 65°F |
| Average low | 32°F |
| Typical low range | 20°F to 47°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
77°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
21°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
68°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
0°F
1982-01-11
Feels-like
Highest
77°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-16°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
18.1 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
1.1 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
18 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
3 mph
1994-01-12
Precip
Wettest
8.97 in
1999
Driest
1.06 in
1986
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