January weather forecast
Tar Heel, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Tar Heel, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

In Tar Heel, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Tar Heel, in January, during 1 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tar Heel, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Tar Heel is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Tar Heel is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Tar Heel?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low of 35.6°F (2°C), is the coldest month in Tar Heel.

What is the average January temperature in Tar Heel?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Tar Heel, is 50.5°F (10.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What are the least humid months in Tar Heel?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Tar Heel?

In January, the average relative humidity in Tar Heel is 73%.

What is the driest month in Tar Heel?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Tar Heel?

In Tar Heel, North Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Tar Heel?

In January, in Tar Heel, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Tar Heel have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Tar Heel?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tar Heel, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Tar Heel?

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Tar Heel, North Carolina.

How many hours of sunshine does Tar Heel have in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Tar Heel?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Tar Heel?

In Tar Heel, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
55.2°F 12.9°C
50.5°F 10.3°C
55.6°F 13.1°C
Average low temperature
40.3°F 4.6°C
35.6°F 2°C
38.3°F 3.5°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
30.11" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
7.3mph 11.7km/h
7.7mph 12.4km/h
8.3mph 13.4km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.9mph 12.7km/h
8.4mph 13.5km/h
8.9mph 14.3km/h
Average wind speed gusts
12.2mph 19.6km/h
12.7mph 20.4km/h
13.6mph 21.9km/h
Average humidity
76%
73%
74%
Average rainfall
2.24" 57mm
1.34" 34mm
1.61" 41mm
Average rainfall days
11.7
10.8
10.8
Average snowfall
0.24" 6mm
0.31" 8mm
0.39" 10mm
Average snowfall days
0.1
1
1
Average daylight
9h 5min
10h 1min
11h 0min
Average sunshine
5h 4min
5h 4min
6h 0min
Average sunshine days
17.9
18.4
15.3
Average UV index
3
2
3
Average cloud cover
40%
38%
42%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average temperature in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average pressure in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, 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
Tar Heel, NC

Average wind speed in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average humidity in January - Tar Heel, 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 and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average rainfall in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average snowfall in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Tar Heel, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

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Average UV index in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average UV index in January - Tar Heel, 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
Tar Heel, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Tar Heel, NC

Average visibility in January - Tar Heel, 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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