January weather forecast
Hickory, NC

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Weather in January

January brings the coldest temperatures to Hickory, North Carolina. The average high and low temperatures are 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively. Frost is usual as the temperature often falls below freezing. The month records substantial cloud cover, reducing sunshine hours to a minimum of 5.7 hours. A notable feature is the 2.13" (54mm) of snowfall disrupting activities on approximately two days, marking the onset of winter season.

Temperature

Hickory's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and lows of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In Hickory, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Hickory, in January, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hickory, North Carolina, there are 163.1 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Hickory, during January, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hickory, there are 6.2 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hickory, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Hickory, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Hickory?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Hickory, North Carolina, reaching 45.9°F (7.7°C) at the peak and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at the low.

What are January temperatures in Hickory?

In January, in Hickory, the average high-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Hickory?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in Hickory in January?

In January, in Hickory, North Carolina, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Hickory?

In January, in Hickory, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Hickory have in January?

In January, the average day length in Hickory is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Hickory?

On the first day of January in Hickory, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Hickory?

In Hickory, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hickory?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Hickory?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Hickory is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hickory, NC

Average temperature in January - Hickory, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.9°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 (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Hickory, NC

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

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Average wind speed in January
Hickory, NC

Average wind speed in January - Hickory, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Hickory, NC

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

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

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Average rainfall in January
Hickory, NC

Average rainfall in January - Hickory, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in January
Hickory, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Hickory, NC

Average snowfall in January - Hickory, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
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
Hickory, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Hickory, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 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
Hickory, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hickory, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Hickory, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Hickory, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

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Average UV index in January
Hickory, NC

Average UV index in January - Hickory, 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
Hickory, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Hickory, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Hickory, NC

Average visibility in January - Hickory, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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