January weather forecast
Leicester, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Leicester, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.6°F (5.9°C) and min 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

In Leicester, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Leicester, in January, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Leicester, during January, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Leicester, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Leicester?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Is January cold?

The high-temperature during January is 42.6°F (5.9°C) and the low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Leicester, in January, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Leicester, during January, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Leicester?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Leicester have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What are the months 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Leicester, NC

Average temperature in January - Leicester, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Leicester, NC

Average pressure in January - Leicester, 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
Leicester, NC

Average wind speed in January - Leicester, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Leicester, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Leicester, NC

Average rainfall in January - Leicester, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Leicester, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Leicester, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Leicester, NC

Average snowfall in January - Leicester, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Leicester, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Leicester, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Leicester, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Leicester, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Leicester, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Leicester, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Leicester, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Leicester, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Leicester, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Leicester, NC

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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