Weather in Birmingham in January
In an average January, Birmingham sees a daily high around 53°F and a low around 36°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 53°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 40°F to 66°F |
| Average low | 36°F |
| Typical low range | 21°F to 52°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
79°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
22°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
69°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-3°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
79°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-20°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
17.6 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1982-01-11
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1994-01-28
Lowest
4 mph
2019-01-16
Gust
Highest
64 mph
2024-01-12
Lowest
8 mph
2024-01-03
Precip
Wettest
10.45 in
1990
Driest
1.25 in
1981
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