January weather forecast
Peterson, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Peterson, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 41.7°F (5.4°C) and as low as 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Peterson, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Peterson, North Carolina, in January, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Peterson, in January, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Peterson, 41.7°F (5.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Peterson, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Peterson, North Carolina, in January, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Peterson have in January?

In January, the average day length in Peterson is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from 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
Peterson, NC

Average temperature in January - Peterson, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Peterson, NC

Average pressure in January - Peterson, 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
Peterson, NC

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Peterson, NC

Average humidity in January - Peterson, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

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

Average rainfall in January
Peterson, NC

Average rainfall in January - Peterson, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are October and November (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Peterson, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Peterson, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Peterson, NC

Average snowfall in January - Peterson, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Peterson, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Peterson, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Peterson, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Peterson, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Peterson, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Peterson, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Peterson, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Peterson, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Peterson, NC

Average visibility in January - Peterson, 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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