January weather forecast
Oriental, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Oriental, North Carolina, is a cool winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

January is Oriental's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and lows of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In Oriental, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January in Oriental, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Oriental is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oriental are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Oriental?

In Oriental, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 52.3°F (11.3°C) and reaching a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the temperature in January in Oriental?

During January, Oriental experiences an average high-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Oriental?

In Oriental, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

What is the driest month in Oriental?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Oriental, North Carolina. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Oriental?

In January, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Oriental?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Oriental, North Carolina. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Oriental in January?

In Oriental, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Oriental?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oriental, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Oriental?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Oriental?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Oriental?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Oriental is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Oriental, NC

Average temperature in January - Oriental, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Oriental, NC

Average pressure in January - Oriental, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Oriental, NC

Average wind speed in January - Oriental, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Oriental, NC

Average humidity in January - Oriental, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Oriental, NC

Average rainfall in January - Oriental, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in January
Oriental, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Oriental, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Oriental, NC

Average snowfall in January - Oriental, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Oriental, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Oriental, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Oriental, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oriental, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and 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
Oriental, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Oriental, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Oriental, NC

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Oriental, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Oriental, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

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

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Average visibility in January
Oriental, NC

Average visibility in January - Oriental, 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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