January weather forecast
Rutherford College, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Rutherford College, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

Rutherford College experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and a minimum of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Rutherford College, in January, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rutherford College, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rutherford College, during January, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Rutherford College, the average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is Rutherford College's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and lows of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What are January temperatures?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Rutherford College in January?

In Rutherford College, North Carolina, in January, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rutherford College have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value 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
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Average sunshine days
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Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Rutherford College, NC

Average temperature in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Rutherford College, NC

Average pressure in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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
Rutherford College, NC

Average wind speed in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Rutherford College, NC

Average humidity in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Rutherford College, NC

Average rainfall in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Rutherford College, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rutherford College, NC

Average snowfall in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rutherford College, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rutherford College, NC

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rutherford College, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Rutherford College, NC

Average UV index in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Rutherford College, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Rutherford College, NC

Average visibility in January - Rutherford College, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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