January weather forecast
Elizabethton, TN

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A small waterfall draining into a calm pool below, in the iconic Blue Hole Waterfalls in Elizabethton, Tennessee, within the Cherokee National Park
A small waterfall draining into a calm pool below, in the iconic Blue Hole Waterfalls in Elizabethton, Tennessee, within the Cherokee National Park

Weather in January

Starting off the year in Elizabethton, Tennessee, January is a month of chilly days and snowy landscapes dominated with low temperatures. The climate often drops to a freezing 26.6°F (-3°C), pushing locals to dress warmly. The city witnesses flurries with snowfall lasting for about 8.8 days, giving January the reputation of a winter wonderland. The cool winds at an average of 6.6mph (10.6km/h) add a bite to the already crisp air. With a UV index at an average of 2, it suggests the January sunlight is weak, hence inhabitants aren’t particularly vulnerable to harm from UV radiation.

Temperature

The coldest period in Elizabethton is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Elizabethton, Tennessee, during January, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elizabethton, there are 187.5 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Elizabethton, Tennessee. In Elizabethton, in January, during 8.8 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elizabethton, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 12.95" (329mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Elizabethton is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January in Elizabethton, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Elizabethton is January, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Elizabethton?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 41.2°F (5.1°C) and lows at 26.6°F (-3°C).

Is it cold in Elizabethton during January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Elizabethton, is 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Elizabethton?

In Elizabethton, Tennessee, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January in Elizabethton?

In Elizabethton, in January, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Elizabethton?

In January, in Elizabethton, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Elizabethton have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Elizabethton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elizabethton?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Elizabethton, Tennessee, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elizabethton?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Elizabethton is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elizabethton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Elizabethton?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average temperature in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.6°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 (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average pressure in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • 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
Elizabethton, TN

Average wind speed in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average humidity in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average rainfall in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average rainfall days in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (11.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average snowfall in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average snowfall days in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Elizabethton, TN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average sunshine days in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average UV index in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average cloud cover in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Elizabethton, TN

Average visibility in January - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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