January weather forecast
Oriental, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Oriental, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Oriental, the average length of the day in January 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

The average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 52.3°F (11.3°C) at the peak and 38.8°F (3.8°C) at the low.

What is the average January temperature?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Oriental, is 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Oriental, 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 Oriental in January?

In Oriental, in January, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Oriental is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

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

How many hours of daylight does Oriental have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and 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?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Oriental, NC

Average temperature in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average pressure in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average wind speed in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average humidity in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average rainfall in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average snowfall in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average UV index in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC

Average visibility in January - Oriental, 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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