January weather forecast
Colfax, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Colfax, North Carolina, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and a minimum temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In Colfax, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In Colfax, in January, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Colfax, during January, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

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: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 45.9°F (7.7°C) and a minimum average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average January temperature in Colfax?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Colfax, is 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, in Colfax, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Colfax have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colfax have in January?

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

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

Average temperature in January - Colfax, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.9°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 (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Colfax, NC

Average pressure in January - Colfax, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Colfax, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Colfax, NC

Average humidity in January - Colfax, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Colfax, NC

Average rainfall in January - Colfax, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Colfax, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Colfax, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Colfax, NC

Average snowfall in January - Colfax, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Colfax, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Colfax, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Colfax, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Colfax, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Colfax, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Colfax, NC

Average UV index in January - Colfax, 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
Colfax, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Colfax, NC

Average visibility in January - Colfax, 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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