January weather forecast
Clayton, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Clayton, North Carolina, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

Clayton's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and lows of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In January, in Clayton, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Clayton is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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 Clayton?

January is the coldest month in Clayton, North Carolina, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average January temperature in Clayton?

During January, Clayton experiences an average high-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What are the least humid months in Clayton?

January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Clayton?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month in Clayton?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Clayton in January?

In Clayton, North Carolina, in January, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Clayton?

In Clayton, in January, during 1.2 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Clayton have in January?

In Clayton, the average day length in January is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Clayton?

On the first day of January in Clayton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Clayton?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Clayton, North Carolina.

How long on average sun shines in January in Clayton?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Clayton is 5.5h.

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

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Clayton, North Carolina, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Clayton?

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

Average temperature in January - Clayton, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Clayton, NC

Average pressure in January - Clayton, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Clayton, NC

Average wind speed in January - Clayton, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Clayton, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Clayton, NC

Average rainfall in January - Clayton, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Clayton, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Clayton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clayton, NC

Average snowfall in January - Clayton, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clayton, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Clayton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Clayton, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Clayton, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Clayton, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Clayton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Clayton, NC

Average UV index in January - Clayton, 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
Clayton, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Clayton, NC

Average visibility in January - Clayton, 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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