January weather forecast
Spruce Pine, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), is Spruce Pine's coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Spruce Pine is 77%.

Rainfall

In Spruce Pine, in January, during 10 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.4 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, there are 18.7 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Spruce Pine is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Spruce Pine are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to 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 Spruce Pine?

January is the coldest month in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold does it get in Spruce Pine in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Spruce Pine, records 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Spruce Pine?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in Spruce Pine in January?

In Spruce Pine, North Carolina, in January, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Spruce Pine?

In Spruce Pine, North Carolina, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Spruce Pine?

The average day length in January in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is 10h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Spruce Pine?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Spruce Pine?

The months with the least sunshine in Spruce Pine are January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Spruce Pine?

In Spruce Pine, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Spruce Pine?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Spruce Pine?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Spruce Pine, NC

Average temperature in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"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
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Average wind speed in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Spruce Pine, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Spruce Pine, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Spruce Pine, 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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