January weather forecast
Wake Forest, NC

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Weather in January

January marks the start of a new year with chilly temperatures in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It experiences lower temperatures when compared to the following month, February. This month is defined by an average high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C), making for crisp and cold conditions. A unique characteristic in the weather pattern for January is the occurrence of snow, with 1.54" (39mm) of snowfall reported. This snowy period transitions into a warmer, yet still relatively cold, February.

Temperature

Wake Forest's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and lows of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Wake Forest, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wake Forest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wake Forest, North Carolina, are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Wake Forest is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wake Forest, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wake Forest. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Wake Forest?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 47.7°F (8.7°C) at the peak and 32.2°F (0.1°C) at the base.

What is the usual temperature for Wake Forest in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Wake Forest?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Wake Forest?

In Wake Forest, North Carolina, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Wake Forest?

The months with the most snowfall in Wake Forest are January and February, with an average 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Wake Forest?

In January, in Wake Forest, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Wake Forest?

In Wake Forest, the average day length in January is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Wake Forest?

On the first day of January in Wake Forest, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wake Forest?

The average sunshine duration in January in Wake Forest is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Wake Forest?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wake Forest.

How high is the UV index in January in Wake Forest?

In Wake Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Wake Forest, NC

Average temperature in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Wake Forest, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average wind speed in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average humidity in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average rainfall in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average snowfall in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.54").
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
Wake Forest, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Wake Forest, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wake Forest, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average UV index in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Wake Forest, NC

Average visibility in January - Wake Forest, 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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