January weather forecast
Whittier, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Whittier, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Whittier, North Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.2 rainfall days, and 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Whittier, during January, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Whittier, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.7 days and aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

Is January cold?

In Whittier, 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Whittier?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Whittier, during January, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Whittier, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Whittier, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Whittier, NC

Average temperature in January - Whittier, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°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 (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Whittier, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Whittier, NC

Average wind speed in January - Whittier, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Whittier, NC

Average humidity in January - Whittier, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Whittier, NC

Average rainfall in January - Whittier, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.56").

Average rainfall days in January
Whittier, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Whittier, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Whittier, NC

Average snowfall in January - Whittier, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Whittier, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Whittier, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Whittier, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Whittier, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Whittier, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Whittier, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Whittier, NC

Average UV index in January - Whittier, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Whittier, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Whittier, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Whittier, NC

Average visibility in January - Whittier, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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