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Weather on January 21

Huntsville, AL

55 Years of Data

Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
29°F
Warmest
1972
62°F avg
Coldest
2024
14°F avg

About This Date

January 21st in Huntsville, AL typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 49°F and lows near 29°F. Over 26 years of records, the warmest January 21st was in 1972 (62°F average), while the coldest was 2024 (14°F) — a 48°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of January 21st dates historically, with the wettest January 21st recording 0.99" of rain.

Planning for January 21st in Huntsville, AL? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
3.1°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202642°20°31°
202524°10°17°
2024coldest20°14°
202353°32°43°
202230°21°26°
202149°32°40°0.84"
202029°22°25°
201934°20°27°
201870°36°53°
201766°52°59°
201638°0.74"
201559°30°45°
201450°21°36°
201359°27°43°
201266°47°56°0.86"
201142°22°32°0.08"
201062°46°54°0.99"
200931°14°22°
200830°16°23°
200747°28°37°0.15"
200662°47°54°0.03"
200561°24°42°
197551°25°38°
197464°42°53°
1972warmest68°55°62°0.13"
197156°21°38°0.38"
26 years of data from REDSTONE ARSENAL

Huntsville, AL Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Huntsville, AL Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"7.3"14.5"JFMAMJJASOND1.9"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Huntsville, AL Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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