Raleigh Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Raleigh experiences cool temperatures with an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The city sees precipitation of 2.2" (55.9mm) on average, which corresponds to 11.2 precipitation days. Raleigh has a relatively high average humidity of 69.8% in January, with the chance of a muggy day increasing from 20% to 30% over the course of the month. Winds in Raleigh tend to be moderate in January, with an average speed of 17.5 mph (28.2 km/h) and occasional gusts that reach 30.1 mph (48.5 km/h). The city has an average cloud cover of 62.6%, and the chance of a clear day or a day with only scattered clouds is relatively constant at around 40% throughout the month. Raleigh has an average visibility of 14.3 miles (23.0 km) in January, and the chance of a day with poor visibility (less than 6.2 miles or 10 km) remains constant at around 10%. January in Raleigh is associated with a moderate risk of severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms. The city has an average UV index of 4.3, which corresponds to a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Raleigh in January?
Average air temperature in Raleigh is 9.2°C (48.6°F) in January. The outside temperature in Raleigh feels like 8.7°C (47.7°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 14.6°C (58.3°F) and feels like 14.5°C (58.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 4.4°C (39.9°F) which feels like 3.4°C (38.2°F).
How hot is Raleigh in January?
The hot temperature in January in Raleigh rises to 21.8°C (71.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 69.8% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 21.8 °C (71.2°F). The average maximum temp in Raleigh is 14.6°C (71.2°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Raleigh in January?
The coldest temp in Raleigh in January drops to -3.2°C (26.2°F) during the cold nights. With 17.5km/h (10.8mph) winds and 69.8% humidity it feels like -4.7°C (23.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 4.4°C (39.9°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Raleigh in January?
Yes, it rains for 19 days in Raleigh, United States in January averaging 2.2 mm of precipitation. Raleigh has a 51.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Raleigh throughout January?
Raleigh has 2.2 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 19 days out of the entire month.
Is Raleigh windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Raleigh, United States during January is 17.5km/h (10.8mph) and average windgust is 30.1km/h (18.7mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 32.3km/h (20.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Raleigh in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Raleigh.
What are the humidity levels in Raleigh in January?
The average humidity levels in Raleigh in January are 69.8%. Daily humidity levels in Raleigh range from 44.3% to 94.7% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Raleigh in January?
Raleigh has 10 hours 03 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Raleigh in January is at 7:22:31 and the sunset is at 17:25:32.
What is the cloud coverage in Raleigh in January?
Clouds cover 62.6% of the sky on average throughout January in Raleigh. The cloud coverage ranges from 9.9% to 98.5% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Raleigh?
The average UV index in Raleigh is 4.3 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 7.
What is the solar radiation in Raleigh in January?
The average solar radiation is 97.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Raleigh during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 16.2 W/m2 to 162.7 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Raleigh?
The average solar energy during January in Raleigh is 8.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.4 MJ/m2, to 13.9 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Raleigh in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Raleigh, United States in January.
What is the air pressure in Raleigh in January?
On average the air pressure in Raleigh in January is 1018.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1006.7 mb to 1028.2 mb.
What is the visibility in Raleigh in January?
The average daylight visibility in Raleigh in January is 14.3 km (8.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5.1 km (3.2 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Raleigh in January?
The average dew point in Raleigh during January is 3.4°C (38.1°F).
Where is the data for Raleigh climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Raleigh, North Carolina, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- NC State NC US WEATHERSTEM
- NC State Dail Softball Stadium NC US WEATHERSTEM
- SMITHFIELD JOHNSTON CO AIRPORT, NC US
- LOUISBURG FRANKLIN CO AIRPORT, NC US
- RALEIGH AIRPORT, NC US
- FW2887 Raleigh NC US
- FW3724 Raleigh NC US
- AI4Y Cary NC US
- KJNX
- KLHZ
- KRDU