January weather forecast
Fayetteville, NC

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A sign of an ancient design of this stone house located in Hay Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina
A sign of an ancient design of this stone house located in Hay Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Weather in January

Winter is in full swing in Fayetteville, with low temperatures making for a chilly start to the year. Snowfall occurs but is minimal with an average of only 0.51" (13mm) noted during this month. The climate is generally humid with low pressure, and semi-cloudy days prevailing. Winds follow a mild pattern, providing a wintry ambiance. As Fayetteville progresses into the year, the weather begins to transition slowly towards milder conditions.

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Fayetteville. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, in Fayetteville, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fayetteville, during the entire year, snow falls for 3 days and aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January in Fayetteville, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fayetteville, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest period in Fayetteville is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average January temperature?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Fayetteville is January, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Fayetteville, in January, during 10.9 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fayetteville, in January, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Fayetteville, the average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Fayetteville, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fayetteville, NC

Average temperature in January - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.2°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 (50.2°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
Fayetteville, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Fayetteville, NC

Average wind speed in January - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Fayetteville, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Fayetteville, NC

Average rainfall in January - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Fayetteville, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June, July and August (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fayetteville, NC

Average snowfall in January - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Fayetteville, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
Fayetteville, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fayetteville, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fayetteville, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Fayetteville, NC

Average UV index in January - Fayetteville, 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
Fayetteville, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Fayetteville, NC

Average visibility in January - Fayetteville, 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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