January weather forecastCharlotte, NC
January
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 (9.3°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C) 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 coldest month in Charlotte, with an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 72%.Rainfall
In Charlotte, in January, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Charlotte, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.8 days and collects up to 20.47" (520mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Charlotte, North Carolina. In Charlotte, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Charlotte, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.8 days and aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.Daylight
In Charlotte, 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, in Charlotte, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Charlotte, NC
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 6min
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
