January weather forecast
Preston, GA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a moderate winter month in Preston, Georgia, with an average temperature varying between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Preston, in January, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.2 days and collects up to 22.95" (583mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the month when Preston sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Preston in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Preston are 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Preston have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Preston, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Preston, GA

Average temperature in January - Preston, GA
  • Average high temperature in January: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Preston, GA

Average pressure in January - Preston, GA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Preston, GA

Average wind speed in January - Preston, GA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Preston, GA

Average humidity in January - Preston, GA
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Preston, GA

Average rainfall in January - Preston, GA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").

Average rainfall days in January
Preston, GA

Average rainfall days in January - Preston, GA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Preston, GA

Average snowfall in January - Preston, GA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Preston, GA

Average snowfall days in January - Preston, GA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Preston, GA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Preston, GA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Preston, GA

Average sunshine days in January - Preston, GA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Preston, GA

Average UV index in January - Preston, GA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Preston, GA

Average cloud cover in January - Preston, GA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Preston, GA

Average visibility in January - Preston, GA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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