January weather forecast
Columbus, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Columbus, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Columbus, North Carolina, there are 159.2 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Columbus, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of January, in Columbus, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Columbus are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Columbus?

In Columbus, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What are the temperatures in Columbus in January?

In Columbus, 47.1°F (8.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Columbus?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in Columbus in January?

In Columbus, in January, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Columbus?

In January, in Columbus, North Carolina, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in January?

In Columbus, North Carolina, the average day length in January is 10h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Columbus?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbus, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Columbus?

The average sunshine duration in January in Columbus is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Columbus?

The months with the lowest UV index in Columbus, North Carolina, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Columbus?

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

Average temperature in January - Columbus, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Columbus, NC

Average pressure in January - Columbus, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Columbus, NC

Average wind speed in January - Columbus, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Columbus, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Columbus, NC

Average rainfall in January - Columbus, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Columbus, NC

Average snowfall in January - Columbus, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
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
Columbus, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Columbus, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbus, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Columbus, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Columbus, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Columbus, NC

Average visibility in January - Columbus, 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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