January weather forecast
West Smithfield, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in West Smithfield, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in West Smithfield is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January in West Smithfield, North Carolina, 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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

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

January, recording an average high temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and a low temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C), is West Smithfield's coldest month.

What is the average January temperature in West Smithfield?

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

What is the least humid month in West Smithfield?

January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in West Smithfield, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in January in West Smithfield?

The average relative humidity in January in West Smithfield is 73%.

What is the driest month in West Smithfield?

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

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

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

What is the snowiest month in West Smithfield?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in West Smithfield?

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

What is the average length of the day in January in West Smithfield?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in West Smithfield?

On the first day of January in West Smithfield, 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 is the month with the least sunshine in West Smithfield?

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

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

In West Smithfield, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Smithfield?

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

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Smithfield, NC

Average temperature in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

Average pressure in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

Average wind speed in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

Average humidity in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

Average rainfall in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

Average rainfall days in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

Average snowfall in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

Average snowfall days in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

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

Average sunshine days in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

Average UV index in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

Average cloud cover in January - West 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
West Smithfield, NC

Average visibility in January - West 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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