January weather forecast
North Carolina, USA

January is one of the coldest months of the year in North Carolina. The state's varied topography leads to significant differences in weather conditions across the regions.

In the Coastal Plains, temperatures range from 32°F (0°C) to 50°F (10°C), and snowfall is minimal, with only occasional sleet and snow. Moving inland to the Piedmont Division, temperatures range from 30°F (-1.1°C) to 48°F (8.9°C). The southern Piedmont region, known as the Sandhills, experiences relatively mild winters, with minimal snow.

The Mountain Division, particularly the higher elevations, faces the most extreme winter conditions. Mount Mitchell, the state's highest point, recorded the coldest temperature of -34°F (-36.7°C) on January 21, 1985. In the lower valleys of this region, temperatures range from 20°F (-6.7°C) to 45°F (7.2°C), and snowfall can reach up to 50" (1270mm), especially on the high mountain slopes.

Comparatively, January is colder than the following month, February, across the state. While the coastal areas and Piedmont Division generally see little variation in precipitation, the Mountain Division may observe increased snowfall as the winter season progresses. Overall, January serves as a representation of the winter's grip on North Carolina, with temperatures and weather conditions reflecting the geographical diversity of the state.

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• Charlotte - January »
  In Charlotte in January, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. The month with the lowest UV index in Charlotte, North Carolina, is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Raleigh - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Raleigh is January, when snow falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Raleigh during January, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.
• Greensboro - January »
  In Greensboro in January, during 2.4 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Greensboro are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Durham - January »
  In Durham in January, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In January, in Durham the rain falls for 9.4 days.
• Winston-Salem - January »
  In Winston-Salem in January, during 2.1 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Winston-Salem during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.
• Fayetteville - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Fayetteville is January, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Fayetteville during January, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.
• Cary - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Cary is January, when snow falls for 1.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Cary during January, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.
• Wilmington - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Wilmington is January, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Wilmington are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• High Point - January »
  On the last day of January, in High Point sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the first day of January in High Point sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:16 pm.
• Asheville - January »
  In Asheville in January, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. January is the month when Asheville sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).
• Concord - January »
  In Concord during January, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Concord, North Carolina, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Gastonia - January »
  With an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C), January is the coldest month in Gastonia, North Carolina. On the first day of January in Gastonia, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:23 pm.