January weather forecast
Jacksonville, NC

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Weather in January

January in Jacksonville, North Carolina, typically presents a colder environment with minimum temperatures hitting as low as 37.9°F (3.3°C) making it one of the colder months of the year. It also tends to have shorter days, with less sunlight compared to other months. The average humidity is registered at 73% throughout the month. Although snowfall is occasional, residents can still expect some light precipitation within the period. January is also characterized by cooler winds, which combined with reduced daylight hours, can make the month feel quite brisk.

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Jacksonville are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Jacksonville, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.9 days and aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Jacksonville, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of January in Jacksonville, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Jacksonville?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Jacksonville.

What is the usual temperature for Jacksonville in January?

The high-temperature in Jacksonville during January is 52.9°F (11.6°C) and the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the least humid month in Jacksonville?

January through April, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in January in Jacksonville?

The average relative humidity in January in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is 73%.

What is the driest month in Jacksonville?

The month with the least rainfall in Jacksonville is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Jacksonville?

In January, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Jacksonville?

January is the first month it typically snows in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Throughout January, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Jacksonville?

In January, the average day length in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is 10h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Jacksonville?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Jacksonville?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Jacksonville have in January?

In Jacksonville, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Jacksonville?

The months with the lowest UV index in Jacksonville are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in January in Jacksonville?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average temperature in January - Jacksonville, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.9°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 (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Jacksonville, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average wind speed in January - Jacksonville, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Jacksonville, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average rainfall in January - Jacksonville, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Jacksonville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average snowfall in January - Jacksonville, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Jacksonville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Jacksonville, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Jacksonville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average UV index in January - Jacksonville, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Jacksonville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

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

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Average visibility in January
Jacksonville, NC

Average visibility in January - Jacksonville, 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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