January weather forecast
Morganton, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Morganton, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and max 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Morganton, North Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Morganton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Morganton, during January, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Morganton, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.1 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Morganton's January weather, with an average high temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

What is the temperature in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Morganton, is 44.8°F (7.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in Morganton in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Morganton?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Morganton, North Carolina, is 5.7h.

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?

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.
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
Morganton, NC

Average temperature in January - Morganton, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Morganton, NC

Average pressure in January - Morganton, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Morganton, NC

Average wind speed in January - Morganton, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Morganton, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Morganton, NC

Average rainfall in January - Morganton, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Morganton, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Morganton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Morganton, NC

Average snowfall in January - Morganton, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Morganton, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Morganton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Morganton, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Morganton, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Morganton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Morganton, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Morganton, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Morganton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

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

Average visibility in January
Morganton, NC

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

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

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