January weather forecast
Sapphire, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Sapphire, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45°F (7.2°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In January, in Sapphire, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout January, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sapphire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.1 days and collects up to 45.59" (1158mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sapphire, in January, during 6.5 snowfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sapphire, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.4 days and aggregates up to 22.99" (584mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Sapphire, North Carolina, is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January in Sapphire, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Sapphire is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Sapphire?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), is the coldest month in Sapphire, North Carolina.

What are the temperatures in Sapphire in January?

The high-temperature in Sapphire during January is 45°F (7.2°C) and the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What are the least humid months in Sapphire?

The months with the lowest humidity in Sapphire are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in January in Sapphire?

The average relative humidity in January in Sapphire is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Sapphire?

In Sapphire, in January, during 14.1 rainfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Sapphire?

In Sapphire, North Carolina, in January, during 6.5 snowfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sapphire have in January?

The average day length in January in Sapphire, North Carolina, is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Sapphire?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sapphire, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Sapphire?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Sapphire, North Carolina, is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sapphire?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Sapphire?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sapphire, NC

Average temperature in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sapphire, NC

Average pressure in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Sapphire, NC

Average wind speed in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sapphire, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sapphire, NC

Average rainfall in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 4.17"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sapphire, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sapphire, NC

Average snowfall in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Sapphire, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sapphire, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sapphire, 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: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sapphire, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sapphire, NC

Average UV index in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Sapphire, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Sapphire, NC

Average visibility in January - Sapphire, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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