January weather forecast
Merritt, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Merritt, North Carolina, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.3°F (11.3°C) and min 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

In Merritt, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 52.3°F (11.3°C) and reaching a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In Merritt, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically collects 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Merritt is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a minimum average of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the temperature in January?

During January, Merritt experiences an average high-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Merritt?

In Merritt, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically collects 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Merritt, North Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Merritt, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Merritt, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

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 3.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Merritt, NC

Average temperature in January - Merritt, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Merritt, NC

Average pressure in January - Merritt, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Merritt, NC

Average wind speed in January - Merritt, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Merritt, NC

Average humidity in January - Merritt, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Merritt, NC

Average rainfall in January - Merritt, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

Average rainfall days in January
Merritt, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Merritt, NC

Average snowfall in January - Merritt, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Merritt, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Merritt, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Merritt, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Merritt, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Merritt, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Merritt, NC

Average UV index in January - Merritt, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Merritt, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Merritt, NC

Average visibility in January - Merritt, 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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