January weather forecast
Elizabethtown, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, is a cool winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average high of 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Temperature

Elizabethtown witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 51.6°F (10.9°C) and a low of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Elizabethtown. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elizabethtown, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.2 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 9min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Elizabethtown 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Elizabethtown experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 51.6°F (10.9°C) and a minimum of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

What is the usual temperature for Elizabethtown in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Elizabethtown, is 51.6°F (10.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month in Elizabethtown is January, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in January in Elizabethtown?

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

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Elizabethtown in January?

In Elizabethtown, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elizabethtown, in January, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Elizabethtown have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

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

Average temperature in January - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Elizabethtown, NC

Average pressure in January - Elizabethtown, 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
Elizabethtown, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Elizabethtown, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Elizabethtown, NC

Average rainfall in January - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Elizabethtown, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elizabethtown, NC

Average snowfall in January - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elizabethtown, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.9 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
Elizabethtown, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is 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
Elizabethtown, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Elizabethtown, NC

Average UV index in January - Elizabethtown, 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
Elizabethtown, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Elizabethtown, NC

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

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

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