January weather forecast
West Jefferson, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Jefferson, North Carolina, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°F (3.8°C) and min 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In West Jefferson, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In West Jefferson, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.5 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Jefferson. In January, in West Jefferson, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.9 snowfall days, and 14.37" (365mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in West Jefferson.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in West Jefferson?

With average high and low temperatures of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) respectively, January is West Jefferson's coldest month.

How cold does it get in West Jefferson in January?

The high-temperature in West Jefferson, North Carolina, during January is 38.8°F (3.8°C) and the low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in West Jefferson?

The average relative humidity in January in West Jefferson, North Carolina, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January in West Jefferson?

In January, in West Jefferson, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in West Jefferson in January?

In West Jefferson, during January, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Jefferson have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in West Jefferson?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Jefferson, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in West Jefferson?

January and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in West Jefferson, North Carolina.

How long on average sun shines in January in West Jefferson?

The average sunshine duration in January in West Jefferson, North Carolina, is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Jefferson?

The months with the lowest UV index in West Jefferson are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in West Jefferson?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index 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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Average temperature in January
West Jefferson, NC

Average temperature in January - West Jefferson, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
West Jefferson, NC

Average pressure in January - West Jefferson, 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
West Jefferson, NC

Average wind speed in January - West Jefferson, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
West Jefferson, NC

Average humidity in January - West Jefferson, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
West Jefferson, NC

Average rainfall in January - West Jefferson, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in January
West Jefferson, NC

Average rainfall days in January - West Jefferson, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
West Jefferson, NC

Average snowfall in January - West Jefferson, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
West Jefferson, NC

Average snowfall days in January - West Jefferson, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
West Jefferson, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Jefferson, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
West Jefferson, NC

Average sunshine days in January - West Jefferson, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
West Jefferson, NC

Average UV index in January - West Jefferson, 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
West Jefferson, NC

Average cloud cover in January - West Jefferson, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
West Jefferson, NC

Average visibility in January - West Jefferson, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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