Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hillsborough, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.7 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 2min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 5.6h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests 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 harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months in Hillsborough?
What are January temperatures?
What is the average humidity in January?
How many days does it rain in January?
When does it snow the most?
How much does it snow in Hillsborough in January?
What is the average length of the day in January?
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
How many hours of sunshine does Hillsborough have in January?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in January?
Average temperature in January
Hillsborough, NC
- Average high temperature in January: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Hillsborough, NC
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Hillsborough, NC
- Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Hillsborough, NC
- Average humidity in January: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Hillsborough, NC
- Average rainfall in January: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").
Average rainfall days in January
Hillsborough, NC
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Hillsborough, NC
- Average snowfall in January: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Hillsborough, NC
- Average snowfall days in January: 2 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
Hillsborough, NC
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Hillsborough, NC
- Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Hillsborough, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Hillsborough, NC
- Average cloud cover in January: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Hillsborough, 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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