January weather forecast
Goldsboro, NC

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January

Weather in January

The year begins in Goldsboro with weather conditions that reflect typical of a mild winter experienced in North Carolina, such as relatively chilly conditions, periodic rainfall, and moderate humidity. The city experiences its coolest average high and low temperatures of the year, coming in at just 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C) respectively. When the skies are clear, it is not unusual to experience about 5.5 hours of sunshine daily. The combination of occasional rainfall and an average wind speed of 7.9mph (12.7km/h) can often make for a bit of a nippy outdoor experience. Snowfall is a rare occurrence, but it is not completely unheard of during these distinctively winter days.

Temperature

Goldsboro witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Goldsboro. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Goldsboro are January through March and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Goldsboro, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro, North Carolina, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).
What is the temperature in January in Goldsboro?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Goldsboro, North Carolina, are 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C) respectively.
What is the least humid month in Goldsboro?
With an average relative humidity of 73%, January is the least humid month in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
What is the average humidity in January in Goldsboro?
The average relative humidity in January is 73%.
What is the driest month in Goldsboro?
The month with the least rainfall in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is January, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically collects 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Goldsboro in January?
In Goldsboro, North Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.
What is the snowiest month in Goldsboro?
January is the month with the most snowfall in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.
How many days does it snow in January in Goldsboro?
In Goldsboro, North Carolina, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Goldsboro have in January?
The average day length in January in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is 10h and 5min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Goldsboro?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.
What are the months with the least sunshine in Goldsboro?
The months with the least sunshine in Goldsboro are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Goldsboro have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Goldsboro is 5.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Goldsboro?
January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in January in Goldsboro?
In Goldsboro, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
54.3°F
49.6°F
54.1°F
Average low temperature
39.9°F
34.5°F
37.4°F
Average pressure
30.13"Hg
30.13"Hg
30.1"Hg
Average wind speed
7.5mph
7.9mph
8.5mph
Average max. wind speed
8.1mph
8.7mph
9.3mph
Average wind speed gusts
12.7mph
13.2mph
14mph
Average humidity
76%
73%
74%
Average rainfall
2.6"
1.81"
2.52"
Average rainfall days
10.5
10.7
11.4
Average snowfall
0.28"
0.79"
0.67"
Average snowfall days
0.2
1
0.8
Average daylight
9h 5min
10h 1min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
5h 3min
5h 3min
5h 5min
Average sunshine days
18.6
17.8
14.9
Average UV index
3
2
3
Average cloud cover
41%
39%
42%
Average visibility
6mi
6mi
6mi
Average temperature in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average temperature in January
Goldsboro, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average pressure in January
Goldsboro, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average wind speed in January
Goldsboro, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average humidity in January
Goldsboro, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average rainfall in January
Goldsboro, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average rainfall days in January
Goldsboro, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average snowfall in January
Goldsboro, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.79"

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

Average snowfall days in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average snowfall days in January
Goldsboro, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Goldsboro, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average cloud cover in January
Goldsboro, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January - Goldsboro, NC
Average visibility in January
Goldsboro, 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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