January weather forecast
Salem, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Salem, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in January, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Salem, North Carolina. In Salem, in January, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. 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 January in Salem, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Salem is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Salem. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Salem?

January is Salem'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 in Salem?

The high-temperature, in January, in Salem, records 44.8°F (7.1°C), while the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Salem?

In January, the average relative humidity in Salem is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Salem?

In Salem, North Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Salem?

In Salem, in January, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Salem?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Salem?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salem, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Salem, North Carolina, is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Salem?

The months with the lowest UV index in Salem, North Carolina, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Salem?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in January
Salem, NC

Average temperature in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average pressure in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average wind speed in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average humidity in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average rainfall in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average snowfall in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average UV index in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, 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
Salem, NC

Average visibility in January - Salem, 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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