January weather forecast
Mountain Island, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Mountain Island, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low of 32.5°F (0.3°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Mountain Island, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In Mountain Island, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mountain Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Mountain Island, North Carolina, in January, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mountain Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Mountain Island?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the temperature in January?

In January, in Mountain Island, the average high-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Mountain Island, North Carolina, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Mountain Island, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mountain Island have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Mountain Island, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average temperature in January - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.8°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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average pressure in January - Mountain Island, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average wind speed in January - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average humidity in January - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average rainfall in January - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average snowfall in January - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Mountain Island, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mountain Island, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average UV index in January - Mountain Island, 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
Mountain Island, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Mountain Island, NC

Average visibility in January - Mountain Island, 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).

Mountain Island, North Carolina, USA

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