January weather forecast
Sugar Mountain, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Sugar Mountain experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sugar Mountain, in January, during 12.3 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of January, in Sugar Mountain, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Sugar Mountain.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sugar Mountain. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Sugar Mountain?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, with averages ranging from a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is it in Sugar Mountain in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sugar Mountain, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Sugar Mountain?

In Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in Sugar Mountain in January?

In Sugar Mountain, during January, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sugar Mountain in January?

In Sugar Mountain, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sugar Mountain have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Sugar Mountain?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sugar Mountain?

The month with the least sunshine in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is January, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sugar Mountain have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sugar Mountain?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Sugar Mountain?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Sugar Mountain is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average temperature in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average wind speed in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average humidity in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average UV index in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in January
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average visibility in January - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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