January weather forecastFayetteville, TN

January

Weather in January

The start of the year introduces Fayetteville, Tennessee to winter's bite, often characterized by the lowest temperatures seen in the region. The sparse sunlight, with 10.1 hours of daylight and 4.7 hours of sunshine, adds an imposing contrast to many Southern cities. Weather conditions also bring light snowfall, roughly 0.43" (11mm). The weather leans towards being slightly windy, with wind speeds often reaching a gust of almost 12.9mph (20.8km/h). The month is typically capped off with overcast skies, fostering a rather gloomy ambiance.

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and a low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Fayetteville is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fayetteville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 40.83" (1037mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fayetteville are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Snow falls for 1.6 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fayetteville, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, in Fayetteville, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Fayetteville, Tennessee, is 4.7h.

UV index

In Fayetteville, Tennessee, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January leads to these advisories:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and a low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Fayetteville, Tennessee.

January temperatures in Fayetteville vary between a high-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and a low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

In Fayetteville, Tennessee, in January, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.6 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

In Fayetteville, in January, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

In Fayetteville, the average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Fayetteville is 4.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Fayetteville is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average high temperature in January: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average rainfall in January: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 6min

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: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Fayetteville, TN

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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