January weather forecast
Alert, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Alert, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32°F (0°C) and max 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and a low of 32°F (0°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Alert, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and a low of 32°F (0°C).

What are January temperatures?

In Alert, 47.5°F (8.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 32°F (0°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Alert, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Alert, North Carolina, in January, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Alert, during January, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Alert?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Alert.

How many hours of sunshine does Alert have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Alert, NC

Average temperature in January - Alert, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in January
Alert, NC

Average pressure in January - Alert, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alert, NC

Average wind speed in January - Alert, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Alert, NC

Average humidity in January - Alert, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Alert, NC

Average rainfall in January - Alert, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Alert, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Alert, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alert, NC

Average snowfall in January - Alert, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alert, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Alert, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alert, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alert, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alert, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Alert, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Alert, NC

Average UV index in January - Alert, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Alert, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Alert, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Alert, NC

Average visibility in January - Alert, NC
  • 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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