January weather forecast
High Shoals, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in High Shoals, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and max 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

In High Shoals, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 46.9°F (8.3°C) at the peak and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In High Shoals, in January, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In High Shoals, in January, during 1.4 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In High Shoals, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) 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 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January stands out as High Shoals's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the usual temperature for High Shoals in January?

During January, High Shoals experiences an average high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In High Shoals, during January, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In High Shoals, in January, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In High Shoals, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

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 reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
High Shoals, NC

Average temperature in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in January
High Shoals, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
High Shoals, NC

Average wind speed in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
High Shoals, NC

Average humidity in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
High Shoals, NC

Average rainfall in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
High Shoals, NC

Average rainfall days in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
High Shoals, NC

Average snowfall in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
High Shoals, NC

Average snowfall days in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
High Shoals, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - High Shoals, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
High Shoals, NC

Average sunshine days in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in January
High Shoals, NC

Average UV index in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
High Shoals, NC

Average cloud cover in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
High Shoals, NC

Average visibility in January - High Shoals, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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