January weather forecast
Burlington, NC

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Weather in January

Weather conditions in Burlington, North Carolina start with a muted chill as January rings in the overall coldest atmosphere. The mercury mostly hovers around 30.9°F (-0.6°C) to 46.8°F (8.2°C). Rainfall becomes more evident with 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation observed during this month. For those keen on the snowfall, January doesn’t shy away from blanketing the city in a soft, white veil. Transition to the next month still upholds the winter’s spirit but a slight lift in temperature is a pleasant zen.

Temperature

Burlington reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 46.8°F (8.2°C) at the peak and 30.9°F (-0.6°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Burlington, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Burlington, there are 160.6 rainfall days, and 31.85" (809mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Burlington are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Burlington is January, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Burlington, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, in Burlington, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

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 the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Burlington?

January is the month when Burlington experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What is the average January temperature in Burlington?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Burlington, North Carolina, are 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Burlington?

In Burlington, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January in Burlington?

In Burlington, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Burlington?

The month with the most snowfall in Burlington, North Carolina, is January, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Burlington?

In Burlington, North Carolina, in January, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Burlington?

In January, the average day length in Burlington is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Burlington?

On the first day of January in Burlington, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burlington have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Burlington?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Burlington?

In Burlington, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Burlington, NC

Average temperature in January - Burlington, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Burlington, NC

Average pressure in January - Burlington, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Burlington, NC

Average wind speed in January - Burlington, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Burlington, NC

Average humidity in January - Burlington, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Burlington, NC

Average rainfall in January - Burlington, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Burlington, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Burlington, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Burlington, NC

Average snowfall in January - Burlington, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Burlington, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Burlington, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Burlington, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Burlington, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Burlington, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Burlington, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Burlington, NC

Average UV index in January - Burlington, 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
Burlington, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Burlington, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Burlington, NC

Average visibility in January - Burlington, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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