January weather forecast
Salisbury, NC

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Weather in January

January in Salisbury, North Carolina experiences the brunt of winter with notably chilly temperatures. The mercury can dip down to a cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C), making this month particularly crisp. High temperature averages hover around a cool 46.9°F (8.3°C), not enough to offset the biting cold. Expect an increase in snowfall during this month, with potential for slippery roads. As the new year begins, pack sufficiently warm clothing to comfortably navigate the chilly January weather.

Temperature

Salisbury's January weather, with an average high temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Salisbury, in January, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salisbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Salisbury. In Salisbury, in January, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Salisbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Salisbury, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Salisbury, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Salisbury?

The coldest month in Salisbury is January, with an average high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What are the temperatures in Salisbury in January?

In January, in Salisbury, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Salisbury?

The average relative humidity in January in Salisbury is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, North Carolina, in January, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, in January, during 1.6 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Salisbury?

On the first day of January in Salisbury, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Salisbury?

The months with the least sunshine in Salisbury are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Salisbury have in January?

In Salisbury, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Salisbury?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Salisbury?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Salisbury, NC

Average pressure in January - Salisbury, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Salisbury, NC

Average wind speed in January - Salisbury, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Salisbury, NC

Average humidity in January - Salisbury, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salisbury, NC

Average rainfall in January - Salisbury, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in January
Salisbury, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Salisbury, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Salisbury, NC

Average snowfall in January - Salisbury, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.93").
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
Salisbury, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Salisbury, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Salisbury, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salisbury, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salisbury, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Salisbury, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salisbury, NC

Average UV index in January - Salisbury, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salisbury, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Salisbury, NC

Average visibility in January - Salisbury, 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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