January weather forecast
Stanley, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Stanley, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Stanley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stanley are January through March, November and December. In Stanley, in January, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Stanley, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Stanley is 5.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low of 32.5°F (0.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

What are the temperatures in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Stanley, is 47.8°F (8.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Stanley, in January, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Stanley, during January, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Stanley, NC

Average temperature in January - Stanley, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Stanley, NC

Average pressure in January - Stanley, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Stanley, NC

Average wind speed in January - Stanley, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Stanley, NC

Average humidity in January - Stanley, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Stanley, NC

Average rainfall in January - Stanley, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Stanley, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Stanley, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Stanley, NC

Average snowfall in January - Stanley, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Stanley, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Stanley, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Stanley, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Stanley, 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 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Stanley, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Stanley, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Stanley, NC

Average UV index in January - Stanley, 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
Stanley, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Stanley, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Stanley, NC

Average visibility in January - Stanley, 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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