January weather forecastMcFarlan, NC

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in McFarlan, North Carolina, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and lows of 35.8°F (2.1°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

January, March, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a minimum average of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C) respectively.

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

In McFarlan, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically collects 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In McFarlan, during January, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

The average day length in January in McFarlan is 10h and 8min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

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

In McFarlan, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average high temperature in January: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

Average pressure in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, July and November (72%).

Average rainfall in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
McFarlan, NC

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 6min

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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
McFarlan, NC

  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
McFarlan, 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).