January weather forecast
Franklin, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Franklin, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature varying between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature average of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Franklin, North Carolina, in January, during 14.3 rainfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 47.4" (1204mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.1 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Franklin. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Franklin's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Franklin, records 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity in Franklin are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in Franklin in January?

In Franklin, in January, during 14.3 rainfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Franklin, during January, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Franklin?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Franklin have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Franklin is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Franklin, NC

Average temperature in January - Franklin, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Franklin, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Franklin, NC

Average wind speed in January - Franklin, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Franklin, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Franklin, NC

Average rainfall in January - Franklin, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (3.07").

Average rainfall days in January
Franklin, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Franklin, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Franklin, NC

Average snowfall in January - Franklin, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Franklin, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Franklin, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Franklin, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Franklin, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Franklin, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Franklin, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Franklin, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Franklin, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Franklin, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Franklin, NC

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

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

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