January weather forecast
Sims, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Sims, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Sims, North Carolina, during January, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Sims, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Sims, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Sims is 5.6h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Sims, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Sims?

With an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C), January is the coldest month in Sims, North Carolina.

What is the temperature in January in Sims?

The high-temperature, in January, in Sims, records 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C).

What is the least humid month in Sims?

January through April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Sims, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in January in Sims?

In Sims, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month in Sims?

The month with the least rainfall in Sims, North Carolina, is January, when the rain falls for 11.1 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Sims?

In Sims, during January, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sims in January?

In Sims, in January, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Sims, North Carolina, the average day length in January is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Sims?

On the first day of January in Sims, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sims have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sims?

The month with the lowest UV index in Sims is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Sims?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Sims, 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
Sims, NC

Average temperature in January - Sims, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sims, NC

Average pressure in January - Sims, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Sims, NC

Average wind speed in January - Sims, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sims, NC

Average humidity in January - Sims, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sims, NC

Average rainfall in January - Sims, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sims, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Sims, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sims, NC

Average snowfall in January - Sims, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
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
Sims, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Sims, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 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
Sims, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sims, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sims, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Sims, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sims, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sims, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Sims, NC

Average visibility in January - Sims, 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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