January weather forecast
Cary, NC

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Weather in January

Commencing the year, temperatures in Cary, North Carolina start to rise slightly from the freezing point. Nonetheless, January still records the coldest temperature than any other month with the highest and lowest temperature ranging between 48°F (8.9°C) to 32.5°F (0.3°C). The predominance of colder conditions adds to the relatively high relative humidity. The daylight hours are the shortest, inducing longer and chillier nights. The vestiges of snowfall from the previous month may still be present although snowfall significantly recedes in this month.

Temperature

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

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cary, North Carolina, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cary, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.9 days and collects up to 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.6 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Cary, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Cary in January?

Cary in January has an average high-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Cary, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Cary?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.6 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Cary in January?

In Cary, in January, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Cary, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from 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
Cary, NC

Average temperature in January - Cary, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48°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 (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Cary, NC

Average pressure in January - Cary, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cary, NC

Average wind speed in January - Cary, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Cary, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Cary, NC

Average rainfall in January - Cary, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.17").

Average rainfall days in January
Cary, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Cary, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cary, NC

Average snowfall in January - Cary, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cary, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Cary, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Cary, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cary, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cary, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Cary, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Cary, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Cary, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Cary, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Cary, NC

Average visibility in January - Cary, 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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