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Weather in Birmingham, Alabama for January 2026

Your guide to Birmingham weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Cold Weather Advisory - See hour by hour.

  • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Birmingham during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Birmingham snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

  • Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Birmingham is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.2 °F.

  • The forecast for the next days in Birmingham predicts the temperature to be 8.9 °F, significantly warmer than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Birmingham at the beginning of January is 10.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 8.3 °F by the end of January.

  • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Birmingham in January is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days, and a total of 214.7 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
12
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
70 %
Avg humidity

Birmingham Weather January

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Temperatures trend during January in Birmingham

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January weather in Birmingham day by day

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Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
11° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
11° /2° 3.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Light rain
Light rain
10° /6° 7.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Sunny
Sunny
10° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
10° /3° 2.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Fog
Fog
14° /5° 19.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
10° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Cloudy
Cloudy
12° /4° 2.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
12° /5° 10.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
9° /3° 52 mm 7.1 cm
Jan. 11 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
8° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 12 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
10° /-1° 2.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Cloudy
Cloudy
7° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
9° /-2° 1.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
9° /-1° 40.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
7° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Sunny
Sunny
1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Cloudy
Cloudy
4° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
6° /-2° 6.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
10° /1° 6.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Overcast
Overcast
8° /4° 8.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
13° /4° 27.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Overcast
Overcast
9° /3° 2.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
11° /1° 26.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
9° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Cloudy
Cloudy
13° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
7° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Overcast
Overcast
-4° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Birmingham in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Birmingham forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Birmingham in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Birmingham during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Birmingham during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 214.7 mm is expected in Birmingham during January, occurring over more than 12 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Birmingham in January 2026?

Birmingham typically sees 10.725 cm of snowfall during January.

What are the typical wind conditions in Birmingham during January?

The average wind speed in Birmingham during January is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Birmingham snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Birmingham’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Birmingham sees 1 snowy days during January, with approximately 10.7 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Birmingham

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Birminghams January weather 💧
Typically, Birmingham has 12 rainy days in January with a total of 214.7 mm of rainfall.

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