Atlanta Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
10.1°C
50.2°F
High temperature
15°C
59°F
Low temperature
5.5°C
41.9°F
Feels like
9.2°C
48.5°F
Rainy days
19 days
Rainfall level
5.56mm
0.22 inch
Cloud coverage
57.4%
Wind speed
19.5km/h
12.1mph
Daylight time
10:12:11
UV index
5.1
1
partly cloudy day
14.5°C
58.0°F
2
rain
14.4°C
58.0°F
3
rain
18.3°C
65.0°F
4
rain
16.8°C
62.0°F
5
clear day
10.8°C
51.0°F
6
clear day
8.2°C
47.0°F
7
partly cloudy day
9.4°C
49.0°F
8
rain
12.4°C
54.0°F
9
partly cloudy day
8.6°C
47.0°F
10
partly cloudy day
8.0°C
46.0°F
11
partly cloudy day
11.5°C
53.0°F
12
rain
15.5°C
60.0°F
13
rain
6.0°C
43.0°F
14
partly cloudy day
2.9°C
37.0°F
15
clear day
4.0°C
39.0°F
16
partly cloudy day
7.8°C
46.0°F
17
rain
12.9°C
55.0°F
18
rain
15.5°C
60.0°F
19
rain
17.8°C
64.0°F
20
clear day
10.1°C
50.0°F
21
rain
7.1°C
45.0°F
22
rain
5.9°C
43.0°F
23
rain
5.6°C
42.0°F
24
clear day
5.1°C
41.0°F
25
rain
11.8°C
53.0°F
26
partly cloudy day
5.0°C
41.0°F
27
clear day
4.3°C
40.0°F
28
partly cloudy day
6.5°C
44.0°F
29
rain
8.7°C
48.0°F
30
rain
11.9°C
53.0°F
31
rain
15.5°C
60.0°F

In January, Atlanta experiences mild winter weather with an average temperature of 10.1°C (50.2°F). Daily highs reach an average of 15.0°C (59°F) while overnight lows drop to an average of 5.5°C (41.9°F). The average humidity is 71.2% and remains relatively constant throughout the month.

Atlanta sees a fair amount of precipitation in January, with an average of 5.56 mm (0.22 in) and a precipitation probability of 51.6%. Rain is the most common type of precipitation, occurring on 19 days, which covers 13% of the month. There is no snowfall in January. Winds in Atlanta can be strong during this time of year, with an average gust speed of 38.0 km/h (23.6 mph) and an average wind speed of 19.5 km/h (12.1 mph). The average barometric pressure is 1019.2 mb (30.1 inHg). Atlanta experiences 57.4% cloud cover on average in January, and visibility is typically good, with an average of 13.9 km (8.6 mi). The severe weather risk index for Atlanta is 10.6 out of 100, with the most common severe weather events being thunderstorms (60.0%) and freezing temperatures (40.0%). Atlanta, USA has an average UV index of 5.1, which is considered moderate.

What is the temperature in Atlanta in January?

Average air temperature in Atlanta is 10.1°C (50.2°F) in January. The outside temperature in Atlanta feels like 9.2°C (48.5°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 15°C (59°F) and feels like 14.6°C (58.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 5.5°C (41.9°F) which feels like 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Daily Temperature in Atlanta in January 0°C / 32.0°F 5°C / 41.0°F 10°C / 50.0°F 15°C / 59.0°F 20°C / 68.0°F 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How hot is Atlanta in January?

The hot temperature in January in Atlanta rises to 22.1°C (71.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 71.2% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 22.1 °C (71.8°F). The average maximum temp in Atlanta is 15°C (71.8°F) during day time in January.

How cold is Atlanta in January?

The coldest temp in Atlanta in January drops to -2.4°C (27.7°F) during the cold nights. With 19.5km/h (12.1mph) winds and 71.2% humidity it feels like -5.4°C (22.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F) during night time in January.

Does it rain in Atlanta in January?

Yes, it rains for 19 days in Atlanta, United States in January averaging 5.56 mm of precipitation. Atlanta has a 51.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.

How much does it rain in Atlanta throughout January?

Atlanta has 5.56 mm (0.22 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 19 days out of the entire month.

Is Atlanta windy in January?

The average speed of wind in Atlanta, United States during January is 19.5km/h (12.1mph) and average windgust is 38km/h (23.6mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 39.5km/h (24.5mph).

Daily wind speed in Atlanta in January 0km/h (0mph) 10km/h (6mph) 20km/h (12mph) 30km/h (19mph) 40km/h (25mph) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

What is the direction of the wind in Atlanta in January?

Most days of January the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Atlanta.

What are the humidity levels in Atlanta in January?

The average humidity levels in Atlanta in January are 71.2%. Daily humidity levels in Atlanta range from 50.6% to 95.7% during January.

Daily humidity levels in Atlanta in January 0% 24% 48% 72% 96% 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How many hours of daylight are in Atlanta in January?

Atlanta has 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Atlanta in January is at 7:40:55 and the sunset is at 17:53:07.

What is the cloud coverage in Atlanta in January?

Clouds cover 57.4% of the sky on average throughout January in Atlanta. The cloud coverage ranges from 6.3% to 99.7% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in January in Atlanta?

The average UV index in Atlanta is 5.1 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 6.

What is the solar radiation in Atlanta in January?

The average solar radiation is 510.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Atlanta during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 376.1 W/m2 to 546.1 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during January in Atlanta?

The average solar energy during January in Atlanta is 44 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 32.6 MJ/m2, to 47.8 MJ/m2 during January.

Are there severe weather risks in Atlanta in January?

Yes, there is a 10.6% risk for severe weather in Atlanta, United States in January.

What is the air pressure in Atlanta in January?

On average the air pressure in Atlanta in January is 1019.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.5 mb to 1028.5 mb.

What is the visibility in Atlanta in January?

The average daylight visibility in Atlanta in January is 13.9 km (8.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5.5 km (3.4 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.

What is the dew point in Atlanta in January?

The average dew point in Atlanta during January is 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Where is the data for Atlanta climate in January coming from?

The climate data for Atlanta, Georgia, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.

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