January weather forecast
Fairmont, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Fairmont, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average high of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and a low of 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Fairmont is January, when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Fairmont, North Carolina, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Fairmont, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Fairmont is 10h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Fairmont, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 51.4°F (10.8°C) and reaching a low of 36°F (2.2°C).

What are the temperatures in Fairmont in January?

Fairmont in January has an average high-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the least humid month in Fairmont?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, January is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Fairmont?

In January, the average relative humidity in Fairmont, North Carolina, is 72%.

What is the driest month in Fairmont?

The month with the least rainfall in Fairmont is January, when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fairmont in January?

In Fairmont, in January, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairmont have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Fairmont?

On the first day of January in Fairmont, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairmont have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Fairmont, North Carolina, is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fairmont?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Fairmont?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Fairmont, NC

Average temperature in January - Fairmont, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36°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 (36°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairmont, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Fairmont, NC

Average wind speed in January - Fairmont, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairmont, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairmont, NC

Average rainfall in January - Fairmont, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairmont, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Fairmont, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairmont, NC

Average snowfall in January - Fairmont, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairmont, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Fairmont, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairmont, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairmont, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Fairmont, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairmont, NC

Average UV index in January - Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Fairmont, 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 31).

Average visibility in January
Fairmont, NC

Average visibility in January - Fairmont, 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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