The weather in January in Raleigh
It's cool in January in Raleigh with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 7°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Raleigh, Georgia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 27°C in 2022, Raleigh reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -14°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 240 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,4 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Raleigh
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Raleigh. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
Raleigh | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 13°C | 5°C |
Max. temperature | 17°C | 11°C |
Min. temperature | -2°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 240 mm | 97 mm |
Rainy days | 18 days | 12 days |
Total snowfall | 1,4 cm | 16 cm |
Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Raleigh with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 3°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 14°C, with nights around 3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Raleigh is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Raleigh, Georgia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Raleigh
Temperature in January in Raleigh over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Raleigh, Georgia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Raleigh
Total precipitation in January in Raleigh over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Raleigh
Snowfall in January in Raleigh per year
Daily UV index in January in Raleigh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Raleigh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Raleigh by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Raleigh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.