January weather forecast
Sugar Mountain, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°F (3.8°C) and min 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

Sugar Mountain's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sugar Mountain, in January, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sugar Mountain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sugar Mountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sugar Mountain, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is Sugar Mountain's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and lows of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Sugar Mountain experiences an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Sugar Mountain, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sugar Mountain, during January, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sugar Mountain have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sugar Mountain have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average temperature in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average pressure in January - Sugar Mountain, 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
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average wind speed in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average humidity in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.57"

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
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sugar Mountain, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average UV index in January - Sugar Mountain, 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
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average visibility in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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