Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january 2026
The weather in Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather 1.2cm
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
25%
17%
11%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
24%
18%
8%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
22%
15%
10%
Weather at 3am
54°F
44%
25%
12%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january.
The climate of Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january is good
The climate in january in Gulf Shores (Alabama) is relatively dry (with 3.2in of rainfall over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.1in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is rather cool there january, but it is livable when dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 61°F. The seasonal minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Gulf Shores (Alabama) is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Gulf Shores (Alabama) in the month of january with a maximum record of 74°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2014. You can hope to have about 12 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 39% of time.
On average, in Gulf Shores (Alabama), the days of january last 10:25. Sunrise is at 06:48 and sets at 17:13.
With a good climate, january is a good time to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 66°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.8in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.62km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:13 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january 2025:
47°F to 63°F
45°F to 61°F
52°F to 65°F
45°F to 59°F
67°F to 70°F
47°F to 68°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
34°F to 50°F
56°F to 68°F
40°F to 49°F
40°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
40°F to 56°F
45°F to 61°F
47°F to 63°F
47°F to 63°F
63°F to 65°F
47°F to 61°F
32°F to 45°F
31°F to 36°F
22°F to 41°F
27°F to 45°F
32°F to 47°F
38°F to 52°F
54°F to 59°F
59°F to 61°F
43°F to 58°F
50°F to 63°F
61°F to 65°F
63°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Gulf Shores (Alabama):
| Dauphin Island (Alabama) in january | good weather |
| Mobile (Alabama) in january | tolerable weather |
| Biloxi in january | tolerable weather |
| Mississippi in january | very bad weather |
| Lake Martin (Alabama) in january | very bad weather |
| Louisiana in january | tolerable weather |
| Atlanta in january | very bad weather |
| Memphis in january | very bad weather |
| Savannah in january | tolerable weather |
| Nashville in january | very bad weather |
| Arkansas in january | very bad weather |
| Tybee Island (Georgia) in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january:
Weather data for Gulf Shores (Alabama) for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gulf Shores (Alabama). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gulf Shores (Alabama) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Gulf Shores (Alabama).