January weather forecast
Sanford, NC

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Weather in January

Sanford experiences cooler weather in January, with temperatures typically hovering between 32.5°F (0.3°C) to 48.6°F (9.2°C). This is the coldest month of the year with the lowest average temperatures. Humidity remains constant and wind speeds begin to increase, indicating a shift to the spring months. Some snowfall does occur, reaching an average of 1.46" (37mm), contributing to January’s reputation as a winter month.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year in Sanford is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 48.6°F (9.2°C) and a low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sanford, North Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.7 rainfall days, and 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Sanford, North Carolina. January is the month with the most snowfall in Sanford. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, in Sanford, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Sanford?

January is the coldest month in Sanford, exhibiting average temperatures of 48.6°F (9.2°C) at the peak and 32.5°F (0.3°C) at the base.

What is the average January temperature in Sanford?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sanford, is 48.6°F (9.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Sanford?

In January, the average relative humidity in Sanford, North Carolina, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Sanford?

In Sanford, in January, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Sanford?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Sanford, North Carolina. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Sanford?

In Sanford, North Carolina, in January, during 1.1 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Sanford?

In Sanford, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sanford?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sanford, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Sanford?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sanford, North Carolina.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sanford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Sanford?

In Sanford, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
52.7°F 11.5°C
48.6°F 9.2°C
53.4°F 11.9°C
Average low temperature
37.8°F 3.2°C
32.5°F 0.3°C
35.8°F 2.1°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
30.11" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
5.8mph 9.3km/h
6.3mph 10.1km/h
6.8mph 10.9km/h
Average max. wind speed
6.4mph 10.3km/h
7mph 11.3km/h
7.4mph 11.9km/h
Average wind speed gusts
10.2mph 16.4km/h
10.7mph 17.2km/h
11.3mph 18.2km/h
Average humidity
77%
74%
75%
Average rainfall
2.4" 61mm
2.05" 52mm
2.13" 54mm
Average rainfall days
9.6
10.1
10.3
Average snowfall
0.55" 14mm
1.46" 37mm
1.14" 29mm
Average snowfall days
0.3
1.1
1.7
Average daylight
9h 5min
10h 1min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
5h 3min
5h 3min
5h 5min
Average sunshine days
19.8
18.9
15.8
Average UV index
2
2
3
Average cloud cover
42%
40%
43%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Sanford, NC

Average temperature in January - Sanford, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.5°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 (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sanford, NC

Average pressure in January - Sanford, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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).

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Average wind speed in January
Sanford, NC

Average wind speed in January - Sanford, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sanford, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sanford, NC

Average rainfall in January - Sanford, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sanford, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Sanford, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 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).

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Average snowfall in January
Sanford, NC

Average snowfall in January - Sanford, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Sanford, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Sanford, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sanford, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sanford, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Sanford, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sanford, NC

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Sanford, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Sanford, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Sanford, NC

Average visibility in January - Sanford, 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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