January weather forecast
Smithfield, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Smithfield, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and an average high of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 48.9°F (9.4°C) at the peak and 34.2°F (1.2°C) at the base.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Smithfield is January, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Smithfield are January and February. The month with the most snowfall in Smithfield is January, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Smithfield, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, in Smithfield, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Smithfield?

January brings the lowest temperatures in Smithfield, with an average high of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the usual temperature for Smithfield in January?

In January, in Smithfield, the average high-temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the least humid month in Smithfield?

The months with the lowest humidity in Smithfield are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in January in Smithfield?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month in Smithfield?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Smithfield. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Smithfield in January?

In Smithfield, North Carolina, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Smithfield?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Smithfield?

January is the first month it typically snows in Smithfield. Throughout January, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Smithfield have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Smithfield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Smithfield?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Smithfield.

How long on average sun shines in January in Smithfield?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Smithfield?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Smithfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Smithfield, North Carolina, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Smithfield, NC

Average temperature in January - Smithfield, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Smithfield, NC

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

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

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Average wind speed in January
Smithfield, NC

Average wind speed in January - Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Smithfield, NC

Average rainfall in January - Smithfield, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in January
Smithfield, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Smithfield, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Smithfield, NC

Average snowfall in January - Smithfield, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Smithfield, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Smithfield, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Smithfield, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Smithfield, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Smithfield, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Smithfield, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Smithfield, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Smithfield, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Smithfield, NC

Average visibility in January - Smithfield, 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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