January weather forecast
Swannanoa, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and max 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

Swannanoa witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Swannanoa.

Rainfall

In Swannanoa, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Swannanoa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.4 days and collects up to 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, in Swannanoa, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Swannanoa, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the month when Swannanoa, North Carolina, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 43.5°F (6.4°C) and the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the least humid month?

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Swannanoa, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Swannanoa, in January, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in Swannanoa is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Swannanoa?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°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 (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Swannanoa, NC

Average pressure in January - Swannanoa, 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
Swannanoa, NC

Average wind speed in January - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Swannanoa, NC

Average humidity in January - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Swannanoa, NC

Average rainfall in January - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Swannanoa, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Swannanoa, NC

Average snowfall in January - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Swannanoa, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Swannanoa, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Swannanoa, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Swannanoa, NC

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Swannanoa, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

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

Average visibility in January
Swannanoa, NC

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

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

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