January weather forecast
Charlotte, NC

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A small river flowing throw the beautiful Marshall Park overlooking Charlotte city buildings, North Carolina
A small river flowing throw the beautiful Marshall Park overlooking Charlotte city buildings, North Carolina

Weather in January

Charlotte welcomes the New Year with chilly temperatures and a fair amount of cloud cover. It's typically the coldest month in the city's climatology, with the average high and low temperatures approximately 48.7°F and 33.3°F respectively. The weather is often brisk, and the skies may be more gray than in the other months. Nevertheless, the city receives a decent amount of sunshine with approximately 5.5 hours per day. Comparatively speaking, in February, the weather appears milder making it slightly more comfortable.

Temperature

January is the month when Charlotte, North Carolina, sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 48.7°F and a low of 33.3°F.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In Charlotte, North Carolina, in January, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.46" of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Charlotte, there are 145.8 rainfall days, and 20.47" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Charlotte, North Carolina. In Charlotte, in January, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.8 snowfall days, and 2.17" of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Charlotte, North Carolina, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Charlotte, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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FAQ

What is the coldest time of year in Charlotte?

January, recording an average high temperature of 48.7°F and a low temperature of 33.3°F, is Charlotte's coldest month.

What is the average January temperature in Charlotte?

The high-temperature in Charlotte, North Carolina, during January is 48.7°F and the low-temperature is 33.3°F.

What is the average humidity in January in Charlotte?

In January, the average relative humidity in Charlotte, North Carolina, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Charlotte in January?

In January, in Charlotte, North Carolina, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 1.46" of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Charlotte?

In Charlotte, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" of snow.

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

In Charlotte, the average day length in January is 10h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Charlotte?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Charlotte?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Charlotte, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Charlotte?

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Charlotte?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Charlotte, North Carolina, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Charlotte, NC

Average temperature in January - Charlotte, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.3°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 (33.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Charlotte, NC

Average pressure in January - Charlotte, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Charlotte, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in January
Charlotte, NC

Average humidity in January - Charlotte, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Charlotte, NC

Average rainfall in January - Charlotte, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in January
Charlotte, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Charlotte, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Charlotte, NC

Average snowfall in January - Charlotte, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Charlotte, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Charlotte, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 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, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Charlotte, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Charlotte, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Charlotte, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Charlotte, NC

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Charlotte, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Charlotte, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Charlotte, NC

Average visibility in January - Charlotte, 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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