January weather in Tuscaloosa, AL
The average temperature in Tuscaloosa in January is 45.6°F (35.2°F–56.0°F). Average precipitation: 5.13 inches.
January is a winter month in Tuscaloosa, and is cooler than the annual average of 64.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 2m. For travel, January is a wet month.
Avg High
56.0°F
Avg Low
35.2°F
Precipitation
5.13 in
Daylight
10h 2m
January records in Tuscaloosa
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 82.6°F (2022) | 16.7°F (2018) | 1.51 in (2011) |
| January 2 | 76.3°F (2023) | 14.2°F (2018) | 3.57 in (2020) |
| January 3 | 74.1°F (2023) | 19.9°F (2014) | 2.46 in (2015) |
| January 4 | 70.3°F (2023) | 20.3°F (2012) | 0.43 in (2015) |
| January 5 | 64.4°F (2025) | 14.5°F (2010) | 0.67 in (2025) |
| January 6 | 69.4°F (2012) | 12.6°F (2014) | 0.30 in (2017) |
| January 7 | 72.1°F (2023) | 8.1°F (2014) | 0.43 in (2021) |
| January 8 | 73.6°F (2019) | 10.8°F (2015) | 1.14 in (2024) |
| January 9 | 69.3°F (2012) | 14.5°F (2010) | 1.60 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 71.4°F (2013) | 13.3°F (2010) | 1.04 in (2025) |
| January 11 | 74.3°F (2017) | 13.6°F (2010) | 1.00 in (2012) |
| January 12 | 77.2°F (2017) | 20.3°F (2011) | 0.61 in (2023) |
| January 13 | 78.3°F (2017) | 16.3°F (2011) | 1.25 in (2013) |
| January 14 | 76.3°F (2017) | 16.3°F (2011) | 1.02 in (2020) |
| January 15 | 77.2°F (2017) | 24.8°F (2011) | 1.15 in (2022) |
| January 16 | 75.4°F (2017) | 15.3°F (2024) | 1.12 in (2022) |
| January 17 | 79.3°F (2017) | 9.3°F (2018) | 0.80 in (2023) |
| January 18 | 72.7°F (2023) | 13.1°F (2018) | 0.52 in (2020) |
| January 19 | 70.9°F (2023) | 15.4°F (2018) | 1.34 in (2017) |
| January 20 | 74.7°F (2017) | 18.1°F (2024) | 1.11 in (2010) |
| January 21 | 73.0°F (2010) | 14.0°F (2024) | 1.76 in (2016) |
| January 22 | 69.4°F (2012) | 11.3°F (2025) | 1.33 in (2017) |
| January 23 | 73.0°F (2012) | 20.1°F (2022) | 1.57 in (2019) |
| January 24 | 65.8°F (2012) | 17.6°F (2014) | 3.50 in (2024) |
| January 25 | 76.3°F (2012) | 19.9°F (2025) | 1.93 in (2026) |
| January 26 | 68.4°F (2021) | 24.8°F (2014) | 1.67 in (2012) |
| January 27 | 69.6°F (2024) | 24.6°F (2022) | 0.50 in (2024) |
| January 28 | 68.5°F (2013) | 18.1°F (2014) | 0.29 in (2018) |
| January 29 | 75.9°F (2011) | 13.1°F (2014) | 1.01 in (2023) |
| January 30 | 72.9°F (2025) | 8.1°F (2014) | 1.83 in (2013) |
| January 31 | 76.3°F (2017) | 26.1°F (2018) | 0.45 in (2023) |