January weather forecastLittleton, NC

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Littleton, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Littleton's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 46°F (7.8°C) and lows of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Littleton, during January, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Littleton, during January, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.2 snowfall days, and 4.84" (123mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Littleton, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. 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: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

An average high-temperature, in January, in Littleton, is 46°F (7.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

In Littleton, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

In Littleton, in January, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Littleton, North Carolina, in January, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 10h and 1min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

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

In Littleton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Littleton, NC

  • Average high temperature in January: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Littleton, 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
Littleton, NC

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Littleton, NC

  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Littleton, NC

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Littleton, NC

  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Littleton, NC

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Littleton, NC

  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3 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
Littleton, NC

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 24min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Littleton, NC

  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Littleton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Littleton, NC

  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Littleton, NC

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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