January weather forecast
South Gastonia, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in South Gastonia, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.7°F (9.3°C) and min 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

In South Gastonia, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In South Gastonia, during January, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, in South Gastonia, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In South Gastonia, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.9 days and aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In South Gastonia, North Carolina, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

The high-temperature during January is 48.7°F (9.3°C) and the low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In South Gastonia, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How much does it rain in January?

In South Gastonia, in January, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In South Gastonia, during January, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in South Gastonia?

In South Gastonia, the average day length in January is 10h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In South Gastonia, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in January
South Gastonia, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Gastonia, NC

Average wind speed in January - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
South Gastonia, NC

Average humidity in January - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
South Gastonia, NC

Average rainfall in January - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
South Gastonia, NC

Average rainfall days in January - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Gastonia, NC

Average snowfall in January - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Gastonia, NC

Average snowfall days in January - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
South Gastonia, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Gastonia, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Gastonia, NC

Average sunshine days in January - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
South Gastonia, NC

Average UV index in January - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
South Gastonia, NC

Average cloud cover in January - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
South Gastonia, NC

Average visibility in January - South Gastonia, 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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