January weather forecast
Kinston, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Kinston, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.5°F (1.4°C) and max 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Kinston's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and a low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Kinston. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kinston, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Kinston are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Kinston?

January tends to be the coldest month in Kinston, North Carolina, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average January temperature in Kinston?

In Kinston, in January, the average high-temperature is 49.8°F (9.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the least humid month in Kinston?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Kinston?

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

What is the driest month in Kinston?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Kinston. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Kinston in January?

In Kinston, in January, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kinston in January?

In Kinston, North Carolina, in January, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kinston have in January?

In January, the average day length in Kinston, North Carolina, is 10h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kinston?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kinston?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kinston have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Kinston?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Kinston?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Kinston, NC

Average temperature in January - Kinston, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Kinston, NC

Average pressure in January - Kinston, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kinston, NC

Average wind speed in January - Kinston, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Kinston, NC

Average humidity in January - Kinston, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Kinston, NC

Average rainfall in January - Kinston, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Kinston, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Kinston, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kinston, NC

Average snowfall in January - Kinston, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kinston, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Kinston, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 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
Kinston, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kinston, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kinston, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Kinston, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Kinston, NC

Average UV index in January - Kinston, 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
Kinston, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Kinston, NC

Average visibility in January - Kinston, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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