January weather forecast
Elk Park, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Elk Park, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 38.8°F (3.8°C) at the peak and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Elk Park, during January, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Elk Park, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elk Park. In Elk Park, during January, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elk Park, there are 46.4 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Elk Park is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elk Park. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Elk Park?

The lowest temperatures in Elk Park are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Is it cold in Elk Park during January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Elk Park?

In Elk Park, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Elk Park?

In Elk Park, during January, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elk Park in January?

In January, in Elk Park, North Carolina, it is snowing for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Elk Park have in January?

The average day length in January in Elk Park is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Elk Park?

On the first day of January in Elk Park, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elk Park?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk Park have in January?

In Elk Park, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elk Park?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Elk Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Elk Park, NC

Average temperature in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Elk Park, NC

Average pressure in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Elk Park, NC

Average wind speed in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Elk Park, NC

Average humidity in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Elk Park, NC

Average rainfall in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in January
Elk Park, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Elk Park, NC

Average snowfall in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Elk Park, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elk Park, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elk Park, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Elk Park, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Elk Park, NC

Average UV index in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Elk Park, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in January
Elk Park, NC

Average visibility in January - Elk Park, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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