January weather forecast
Rockingham, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Rockingham, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 50°F (10°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 50°F (10°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Rockingham is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rockingham, during January, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month 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 radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 50°F (10°C) at the peak and 34.3°F (1.3°C) at the base.

What is the average January temperature?

Rockingham in January has an average high-temperature of 50°F (10°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month in Rockingham?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Rockingham, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rockingham have in January?

In Rockingham, the average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Rockingham, NC

Average temperature in January - Rockingham, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Rockingham, NC

Average pressure in January - Rockingham, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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
Rockingham, NC

Average wind speed in January - Rockingham, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Rockingham, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Rockingham, NC

Average rainfall in January - Rockingham, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Rockingham, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Rockingham, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rockingham, NC

Average snowfall in January - Rockingham, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rockingham, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Rockingham, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
Rockingham, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rockingham, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rockingham, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Rockingham, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Rockingham, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Rockingham, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Rockingham, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Rockingham, NC

Average visibility in January - Rockingham, 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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