January weather forecast
Lexington, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lexington, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lexington, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lexington, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lexington are January through March, November and December. In January, in Lexington, North Carolina, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lexington, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Lexington is 5.6h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Lexington?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the temperature in January in Lexington?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Lexington, is 46.8°F (8.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Lexington?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Lexington?

In January, in Lexington, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lexington in January?

In January, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lexington have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lexington?

On the first day of January in Lexington, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lexington?

The average sunshine duration in January in Lexington is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lexington?

The month with the lowest UV index in Lexington is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Lexington?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lexington is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lexington, NC

Average temperature in January - Lexington, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.8°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 (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lexington, NC

Average pressure in January - Lexington, 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
Lexington, NC

Average wind speed in January - Lexington, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lexington, NC

Average humidity in January - Lexington, 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
Lexington, NC

Average rainfall in January - Lexington, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lexington, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Lexington, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lexington, NC

Average snowfall in January - Lexington, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
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
Lexington, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Lexington, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Lexington, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lexington, 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: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lexington, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Lexington, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lexington, NC

Average UV index in January - Lexington, 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
Lexington, NC

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

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 29).

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Average visibility in January
Lexington, NC

Average visibility in January - Lexington, 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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