January weather forecast
Rocky Mount, NC

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Weather in January

Starting the year in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the weather remains in a cooler range. The lowest temperature of the year is recorded, plunging down to a chilling 32.9°F (0.5°C), while the maximum fails to breach far beyond the middle range, peaking at 48.2°F (9°C). This month is typified by shorter daylight hours and increased cloud coverage, resulting in a lower UV index. January transitions into February with a slight increase in average temperatures and a marginal decrease in snowfall. Despite the cold, the city experiences a moderately stable climate.

Temperature

In Rocky Mount, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 48.2°F (9°C) and a low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 73%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Rocky Mount is January, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically collects 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Rocky Mount, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Rocky Mount records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 48.2°F (9°C) and a low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature, in January, in Rocky Mount, is 48.2°F (9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically collects 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Rocky Mount, in January, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Rocky Mount, in January, during 1.7 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Rocky Mount?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average temperature in January - Rocky Mount, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Rocky Mount, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average wind speed in January - Rocky Mount, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average humidity in January - Rocky Mount, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average rainfall in January - Rocky Mount, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.32").

Average rainfall days in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Rocky Mount, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average snowfall in January - Rocky Mount, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Rocky Mount, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Rocky Mount, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rocky Mount, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Rocky Mount, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average UV index in January - Rocky Mount, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Rocky Mount, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Rocky Mount, NC

Average visibility in January - Rocky Mount, 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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