January weather forecast
Rutherfordton, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and max 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

Rutherfordton witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Rutherfordton is 72%.

Rainfall

In Rutherfordton, North Carolina, in January, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rutherfordton, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Rutherfordton. In January, in Rutherfordton, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rutherfordton, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 6.34" (161mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Rutherfordton is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Rutherfordton is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rutherfordton are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Rutherfordton?

In Rutherfordton, North Carolina, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What are the temperatures in Rutherfordton in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Rutherfordton, is 46.9°F (8.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Rutherfordton?

In January, the average relative humidity in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Rutherfordton in January?

In Rutherfordton, North Carolina, in January, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Rutherfordton?

In Rutherfordton, during January, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rutherfordton have in January?

In Rutherfordton, North Carolina, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Rutherfordton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rutherfordton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rutherfordton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rutherfordton?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Rutherfordton?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average temperature in January - Rutherfordton, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average pressure in January - Rutherfordton, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average wind speed in January - Rutherfordton, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average humidity in January - Rutherfordton, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average rainfall in January - Rutherfordton, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Rutherfordton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average snowfall in January - Rutherfordton, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.52").
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
Rutherfordton, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Rutherfordton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Rutherfordton, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rutherfordton, 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 June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Rutherfordton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average UV index in January - Rutherfordton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Rutherfordton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Rutherfordton, NC

Average visibility in January - Rutherfordton, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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