January weather forecast
Enka, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Enka, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Enka, during January, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Enka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.4 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 7.7 snowfall days, and 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Enka, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Enka?

In Enka, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

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

How many hours of daylight does Enka have in January?

In Enka, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Enka, NC

Average temperature in January - Enka, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

Average pressure in January
Enka, NC

Average pressure in January - Enka, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Enka, NC

Average wind speed in January - Enka, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Enka, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Enka, NC

Average rainfall in January - Enka, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Enka, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Enka, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Enka, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Enka, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Enka, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Enka, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Enka, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Enka, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Enka, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Enka, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Enka, NC

Average visibility in January - Enka, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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