January weather forecast
Fletcher, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Fletcher, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Fletcher experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a minimum of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fletcher, in January, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fletcher, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.4 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fletcher, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.7 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Fletcher's January weather reaches an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C), making it the coldest month.

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature during January is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Fletcher, North Carolina, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fletcher, during January, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's 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
Fletcher, NC

Average temperature in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average pressure in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average wind speed in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average humidity in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average rainfall in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average snowfall in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average UV index in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average visibility in January - Fletcher, 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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