January weather forecast
Fairfield, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Fairfield, North Carolina, is another fresh winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.7°F (1.5°C) and max 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

Fairfield reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 50.4°F (10.2°C) at the peak and 34.7°F (1.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fairfield, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is Fairfield's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and lows of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the temperature in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and a low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Fairfield, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Fairfield, during January, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fairfield, in January, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Fairfield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Fairfield are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairfield is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fairfield, NC

Average temperature in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairfield, NC

Average pressure in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairfield, NC

Average wind speed in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairfield, NC

Average humidity in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairfield, NC

Average rainfall in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairfield, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairfield, NC

Average snowfall in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairfield, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Fairfield, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairfield, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairfield, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairfield, NC

Average UV index in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Fairfield, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Fairfield, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Fairfield, NC

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

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

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