January weather forecast
Balsam, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Balsam, North Carolina, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 41°F (5°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Balsam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.2 days and collects up to 41.77" (1061mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Balsam, during January, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.02" (153mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 29.84" (758mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 41°F (5°C) and a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C), is the coldest month in Balsam.

Is it cold during January?

In January, in Balsam, the average high-temperature is 41°F (5°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Balsam, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Balsam, in January, during 10.4 snowfall days, 6.02" (153mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Balsam have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Balsam?

In Balsam, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Balsam, NC

Average temperature in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Balsam, NC

Average pressure in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Balsam, NC

Average wind speed in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Balsam, NC

Average humidity in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Balsam, NC

Average rainfall in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.72").

Average rainfall days in January
Balsam, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Balsam, NC

Average snowfall in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Balsam, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Balsam, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Balsam, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Balsam, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Balsam, NC

Average visibility in January - Balsam, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August and September (4mi).

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