January weather forecastMorganton, NC
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Morganton, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and max 44.8°F (7.1°C).Temperature
January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In Morganton, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.Rainfall
In Morganton, North Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Morganton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Morganton, during January, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Morganton, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.1 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Morganton, NC
- Average high temperature in January: 44.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Morganton, 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).
Average wind speed in January
Morganton, NC
- Average wind speed in January: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in January
Morganton, NC
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Morganton, NC
- Average rainfall in January: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in January
Morganton, NC
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Morganton, NC
- Average snowfall in January: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Morganton, NC
- Average snowfall days in January: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Morganton, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Morganton, NC
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Morganton, NC
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Morganton, NC
- Average cloud cover in January: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Morganton, NC
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and September (5mi).





