January weather forecast
Harrisburg, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Harrisburg, North Carolina, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average high of 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 48.2°F (9°C) and a low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Harrisburg, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Harrisburg, in January, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Harrisburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Harrisburg, North Carolina. In Harrisburg, in January, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Harrisburg, North Carolina, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 5.59" (142mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Harrisburg, North Carolina, is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Harrisburg, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Harrisburg?

The coldest month in Harrisburg is January, with an average high-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the temperature in January in Harrisburg?

The high-temperature in Harrisburg, North Carolina, during January is 48.2°F (9°C) and the low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Harrisburg?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, North Carolina, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Harrisburg?

In January, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout January, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Harrisburg have in January?

In January, the average day length in Harrisburg, North Carolina, is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Harrisburg?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Harrisburg, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harrisburg have in January?

In Harrisburg, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Harrisburg?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Harrisburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Harrisburg, NC

Average temperature in January - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Harrisburg, NC

Average pressure in January - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Harrisburg, NC

Average wind speed in January - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Harrisburg, NC

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

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

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Average rainfall in January
Harrisburg, NC

Average rainfall in January - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in January
Harrisburg, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Harrisburg, NC

Average snowfall in January - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.85").
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
Harrisburg, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Harrisburg, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Harrisburg, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Harrisburg, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Harrisburg, NC

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Harrisburg, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Harrisburg, NC

Average visibility in January - Harrisburg, 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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