January weather forecast
Dover, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Dover, North Carolina, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

January and March, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Dover, during January, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Dover, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Dover, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 49.8°F (9.9°C) and reaching a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

During January, Dover experiences an average high-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and a low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are January and March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Dover?

In Dover, in January, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Dover, in January, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dover have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat 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
Dover, NC

Average temperature in January - Dover, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.8°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 (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Dover, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Dover, NC

Average wind speed in January - Dover, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Dover, NC

Average humidity in January - Dover, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Dover, NC

Average rainfall in January - Dover, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Dover, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Dover, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dover, NC

Average snowfall in January - Dover, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dover, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Dover, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 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
Dover, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dover, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dover, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Dover, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Dover, NC

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Dover, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Dover, 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 32).

Average visibility in January
Dover, NC

Average visibility in January - Dover, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).

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