January weather in Fort Payne, AL
The average temperature in Fort Payne in January is 41.8°F (31.5°F–52.2°F). Average precipitation: 5.27 inches.
January is a winter month in Fort Payne, and is cooler than the annual average of 62.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 9h 56m. For travel, January is a wet month.
Avg High
52.2°F
Avg Low
31.5°F
Precipitation
5.27 in
Daylight
9h 56m
January records in Fort Payne
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 73.9°F (2022) | 9.0°F (2018) | 1.20 in (1964) |
| January 2 | 73.9°F (2022) | 5.0°F (2018) | 2.76 in (2022) |
| January 3 | 75.0°F (2006) | 10.0°F (2018) | 2.41 in (1937) |
| January 4 | 72.0°F (2023) | 15.1°F (2002) | 3.11 in (1982) |
| January 5 | 71.1°F (2004) | 9.0°F (2018) | 4.53 in (1949) |
| January 6 | 70.0°F (2005) | 10.9°F (2018) | 2.33 in (2009) |
| January 7 | 71.1°F (2019) | 3.9°F (2014) | 3.02 in (2009) |
| January 8 | 71.1°F (2008) | 6.1°F (2015) | 3.36 in (1946) |
| January 9 | 71.1°F (2008) | 12.0°F (2010) | 3.25 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 66.0°F (2008) | 15.1°F (2010) | 2.14 in (1968) |
| January 11 | 70.0°F (2006) | 15.1°F (2016) | 2.72 in (2008) |
| January 12 | 72.0°F (2020) | 16.0°F (2010) | 1.08 in (1963) |
| January 13 | 71.1°F (2005) | 17.1°F (2010) | 1.80 in (1975) |
| January 14 | 75.9°F (2017) | 10.9°F (2018) | 1.80 in (2013) |
| January 15 | 75.0°F (2017) | 15.1°F (2011) | 2.70 in (2013) |
| January 16 | 73.9°F (2017) | 9.0°F (2009) | 3.00 in (1954) |
| January 17 | 72.0°F (2017) | 1.0°F (2018) | 0.94 in (1947) |
| January 18 | 71.1°F (2017) | 1.9°F (2018) | 1.25 in (2006) |
| January 19 | 68.0°F (2017) | 10.9°F (2018) | 2.75 in (1936) |
| January 20 | 70.0°F (2023) | 10.0°F (2024) | 2.51 in (1947) |
| January 21 | 73.0°F (2017) | 8.1°F (2024) | 2.01 in (1990) |
| January 22 | 69.1°F (2018) | 12.0°F (2025) | 1.67 in (1954) |
| January 23 | 68.0°F (2017) | 8.1°F (2025) | 3.45 in (2017) |
| January 24 | 69.1°F (2002) | 5.0°F (2003) | 2.40 in (2019) |
| January 25 | 68.0°F (2024) | 15.1°F (2016) | 3.05 in (2002) |
| January 26 | 70.0°F (2012) | 9.0°F (2003) | 3.11 in (1976) |
| January 27 | 68.0°F (2005) | 6.1°F (2026) | 2.93 in (1962) |
| January 28 | 69.1°F (2009) | 7.0°F (2026) | 0.89 in (1952) |
| January 29 | 70.0°F (2025) | 8.1°F (2014) | 1.00 in (1974) |
| January 30 | 71.1°F (2025) | 7.0°F (2014) | 1.28 in (1960) |
| January 31 | 75.9°F (2002) | 16.0°F (2007) | 2.46 in (2013) |