January weather forecast
Canton, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Canton, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Canton's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Canton is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout January, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Canton, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
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. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Canton, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Is it cold during January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Canton, is 42.6°F (5.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Canton, in January, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Canton, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Canton, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Canton?

In Canton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Canton, NC

Average temperature in January - Canton, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Canton, NC

Average pressure in January - Canton, 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
Canton, NC

Average wind speed in January - Canton, 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
Canton, NC

Average humidity in January - Canton, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Canton, NC

Average rainfall in January - Canton, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Canton, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Canton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Canton, NC

Average snowfall in January - Canton, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Canton, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Canton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Canton, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Canton, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Canton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Canton, NC

Average UV index in January - Canton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Canton, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Canton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Canton, NC

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

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

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