January weather forecast
Tar Heel, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Tar Heel, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Tar Heel's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Tar Heel, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Tar Heel, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low of 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the usual temperature for Tar Heel in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Tar Heel, records 50.5°F (10.3°C), while the low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Tar Heel, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Tar Heel, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Tar Heel have in January?

In Tar Heel, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Tar Heel?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Tar Heel, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Tar Heel?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, 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 minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average temperature in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average pressure in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average wind speed in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average humidity in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average rainfall in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average snowfall in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Tar Heel, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average UV index in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average visibility in January - Tar Heel, 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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