January weather forecast
Sparta, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sparta, North Carolina, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, June, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Sparta, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Sparta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.8 days and collects up to 36.34" (923mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sparta, in January, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sparta, there are 26.6 snowfall days, and 22.64" (575mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Sparta, North Carolina, is 10h and 0min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Sparta, North Carolina, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Sparta?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Is it cold in Sparta during January?

January temperatures in Sparta vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the least humid month in Sparta?

The months with the lowest humidity in Sparta are January, June, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in January in Sparta?

In January, the average relative humidity in Sparta, North Carolina, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Sparta in January?

In Sparta, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Sparta?

In Sparta, North Carolina, in January, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sparta have in January?

In January, the average day length in Sparta, North Carolina, is 10h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Sparta?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sparta, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sparta?

The month with the least sunshine in Sparta is January, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sparta have in January?

In Sparta, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sparta?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Sparta?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sparta is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sparta, NC

Average temperature in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Sparta, NC

Average pressure in January - Sparta, 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
Sparta, NC

Average wind speed in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Sparta, NC

Average humidity in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, June, July and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Sparta, NC

Average rainfall in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").

Average rainfall days in January
Sparta, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sparta, NC

Average snowfall in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sparta, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sparta, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Sparta, NC

Average UV index in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sparta, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Sparta, NC

Average visibility in January - Sparta, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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