January weather forecast
Wake Forest, NC

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Weather in January

January marks the start of a new year with chilly temperatures in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It experiences lower temperatures when compared to the following month, February. This month is defined by an average high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C), making for crisp and cold conditions. A unique characteristic in the weather pattern for January is the occurrence of snow, with 1.54" (39mm) of snowfall reported. This snowy period transitions into a warmer, yet still relatively cold, February.

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Wake Forest, North Carolina, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Wake Forest, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the month when Wake Forest experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the usual temperature for Wake Forest in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Wake Forest, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Wake Forest, during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wake Forest, in January, during 1.9 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Wake Forest, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average temperature in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average pressure in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average wind speed in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average humidity in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average rainfall in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average snowfall in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Wake Forest, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wake Forest, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average UV index in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average visibility in January - Wake Forest, 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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