January weather forecastSanford, NC
January
Weather in January
Sanford experiences cooler weather in January, with temperatures typically hovering between 32.5°F (0.3°C) to 48.6°F (9.2°C). This is the coldest month of the year with the lowest average temperatures. Humidity remains constant and wind speeds begin to increase, indicating a shift to the spring months. Some snowfall does occur, reaching an average of 1.46" (37mm), contributing to January’s reputation as a winter month.Temperature
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 48.6°F (9.2°C) and a low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Sanford is 74%.Rainfall
In Sanford, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.7 rainfall days, and 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Sanford, NC
- Average high temperature in January: 48.6°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 (48.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Sanford, NC
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Sanford, NC
- Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Sanford, NC
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Sanford, NC
- Average rainfall in January: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").
Average rainfall days in January
Sanford, NC
- Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sanford, NC
- Average snowfall in January: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Sanford, NC
- Average snowfall days in January: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Sanford, 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 30min
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).
Average sunshine days in January
Sanford, NC
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Sanford, NC
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Sanford, NC
- Average cloud cover in January: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Sanford, 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).
