Sanford weather in January (North Carolina, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Sanford during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Sanford typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Sanford in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The city usually sees around 163 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sanford. April, May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sanford climate page with graphs.

 

Sanford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Raleigh, the United States of America (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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