January weather forecast
Burnsville, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Burnsville, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Burnsville, in January, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190 rainfall days, and 39.13" (994mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Burnsville. In Burnsville, in January, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.28" (134mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Burnsville, North Carolina, there are 34.3 snowfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Burnsville, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Burnsville?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold is January in Burnsville?

In January, in Burnsville, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Burnsville?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Burnsville in January?

In Burnsville, North Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Burnsville?

In Burnsville, in January, during 8.9 snowfall days, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Burnsville is 10h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Burnsville?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Burnsville, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Burnsville?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Burnsville, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Burnsville?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Burnsville, North Carolina, is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Burnsville?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Burnsville?

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

Average temperature in January - Burnsville, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Burnsville, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Burnsville, NC

Average wind speed in January - Burnsville, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Burnsville, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Burnsville, NC

Average rainfall in January - Burnsville, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in January
Burnsville, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Burnsville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Burnsville, NC

Average snowfall in January - Burnsville, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Burnsville, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Burnsville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Burnsville, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Burnsville, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Burnsville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Burnsville, NC

Average UV index in January - Burnsville, 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
Burnsville, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Burnsville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Burnsville, NC

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

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

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