January weather forecastSims, NC
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Sims, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low of 34°F (1.1°C).Temperature
The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 34°F (1.1°C).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
January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Sims, in January, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Sims, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.On the first day of January, 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
The average sunshine in January is 5.6h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sims, 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 36min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
