January weather forecast
Penland, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Penland, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Penland, in January, during 10 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.4 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.7 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Penland, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold does it get in January?

In Penland, 40.6°F (4.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Penland, in January, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Penland, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Penland have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Penland, NC

Average temperature in January - Penland, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Penland, NC

Average pressure in January - Penland, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"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
Penland, NC

Average wind speed in January - Penland, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Penland, NC

Average humidity in January - Penland, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Penland, NC

Average rainfall in January - Penland, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Penland, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Penland, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Penland, NC

Average snowfall in January - Penland, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Penland, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Penland, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Penland, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Penland, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Penland, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Penland, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Penland, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Penland, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Penland, NC

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

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

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