January weather forecast
Bessemer City, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Bessemer City, North Carolina, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) and a low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In Bessemer City, North Carolina, in January, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bessemer City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Bessemer City. In Bessemer City, in January, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Bessemer City, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.3 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bessemer City, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bessemer City, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January stands out as Bessemer City's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 48°F (8.9°C) and a low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bessemer City are 48°F (8.9°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Bessemer City, during January, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bessemer City have in January?

In Bessemer City, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average temperature in January - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average pressure in January - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bessemer City, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average humidity in January - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average rainfall in January - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average snowfall in January - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Bessemer City, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bessemer City, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average UV index in January - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Bessemer City, NC

Average visibility in January - Bessemer City, 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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