Weather in Raleigh in January
In an average January, Raleigh sees a daily high around 50°F and a low around 33°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 50°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 36°F to 65°F |
| Average low | 33°F |
| Typical low range | 21°F to 47°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
77°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
18°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
67°F
2020-01-12
Lowest
-4°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
77°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-25°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
16.3 g/m³
2024-01-26
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
27 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
4 mph
1984-01-17
Gust
Highest
76 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
8 mph
1993-01-15
Precip
Wettest
6.92 in
1998
Driest
1.13 in
1981
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