January weather forecast
Selma, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Selma, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Selma, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

During January, Selma experiences an average high-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What are the least humid months?

January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Selma, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Selma, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Selma, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.9°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 (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Selma, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Selma, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Selma, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Selma, NC

Average rainfall in January - Selma, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Selma, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Selma, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Selma, NC

Average snowfall in January - Selma, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Selma, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Selma, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Selma, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Selma, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Selma, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Selma, NC

Average UV index in January - Selma, 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
Selma, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Selma, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Selma, NC

Average visibility in January - Selma, 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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