January weather forecast
Shannon, NC

Share

Weather in January

January, like December, in Shannon, North Carolina, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature varying between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

Shannon's January weather reaches an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shannon, North Carolina, are January through March, November and December. In January, in Shannon, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shannon, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Shannon, North Carolina, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Shannon, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Shannon?

Shannon, North Carolina, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average January temperature in Shannon?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Shannon, is 50.5°F (10.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Shannon?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month in Shannon?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Shannon. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Shannon?

In January, in Shannon, North Carolina, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shannon in January?

In Shannon, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

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

In Shannon, North Carolina, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Shannon?

On the first day of January in Shannon, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shannon have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Shannon, North Carolina, is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shannon?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Shannon?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk 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
Shannon, NC

Average temperature in January - Shannon, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Shannon, NC

Average pressure in January - Shannon, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Shannon, NC

Average wind speed in January - Shannon, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Shannon, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Shannon, NC

Average rainfall in January - Shannon, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Shannon, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shannon, NC

Average snowfall in January - Shannon, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shannon, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Shannon, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.9 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
Shannon, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shannon, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shannon, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Shannon, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Shannon, NC

Average UV index in January - Shannon, 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
Shannon, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Shannon, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Shannon, NC

Average visibility in January - Shannon, 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).

Shannon, North Carolina, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location