January weather forecast
Oxford, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Oxford, North Carolina, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature varying between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Oxford experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, in Oxford, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.7 rainfall days, and 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Oxford?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 46.8°F (8.2°C) and lows at 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

In January, in Oxford, the average high-temperature is 46.8°F (8.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Oxford, in January, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Oxford, North Carolina, is January, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Oxford, during January, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Oxford?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

When is 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 intensity in January in Oxford?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Oxford is 2. A UV Index 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
Oxford, NC

Average temperature in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Oxford, NC

Average pressure in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Oxford, NC

Average wind speed in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Oxford, NC

Average humidity in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Oxford, NC

Average rainfall in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Oxford, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oxford, NC

Average snowfall in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oxford, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Oxford, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oxford, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Oxford, NC

Average UV index in January - Oxford, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Oxford, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Oxford, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Oxford, NC

Average visibility in January - Oxford, 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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