January weather forecastSparta, NC
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Sparta, North Carolina, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).Temperature
January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, June, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Sparta, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Sparta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.8 days and collects up to 36.34" (923mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sparta, in January, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sparta, there are 26.6 snowfall days, and 22.64" (575mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Sparta, North Carolina, is 10h and 0min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year in Sparta, North Carolina, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Sparta, NC
- Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 25.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Sparta, NC
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"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).
Average wind speed in January
Sparta, NC
- Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Sparta, NC
- Average humidity in January: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, June, July and November (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Sparta, NC
- Average rainfall in January: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").
Average rainfall days in January
Sparta, NC
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sparta, NC
- Average snowfall in January: 4.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Sparta, NC
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sparta, 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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Sparta, NC
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Sparta, NC
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Sparta, NC
- Average cloud cover in January: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in January
Sparta, NC
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
