January weather in Clayton, NC
The average temperature in Clayton in January is 40.7°F (29.5°F–52.0°F). Average precipitation: 4.28 inches. Average snowfall is 2.2 inches.
January is a winter month in Clayton, and is cooler than the annual average of 59.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 50m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
52.0°F
Avg Low
29.5°F
Precipitation
4.28 in
Snow
2.2 in
January records in Clayton
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 75.9°F (2022) | 15.1°F (1977) | 1.36 in (2003) |
| January 2 | 81.0°F (2022) | 10.9°F (2018) | 2.25 in (1987) |
| January 3 | 75.9°F (1966) | 10.0°F (2018) | 2.00 in (1999) |
| January 4 | 73.9°F (2000) | 10.9°F (1979) | 1.45 in (2020) |
| January 5 | 75.9°F (2000) | 9.0°F (2018) | 0.88 in (2000) |
| January 6 | 75.0°F (1998) | 6.1°F (2018) | 1.05 in (2009) |
| January 7 | 73.0°F (2026) | 6.1°F (2018) | 1.57 in (2002) |
| January 8 | 72.0°F (2026) | 10.0°F (2014) | 1.02 in (1991) |
| January 9 | 72.0°F (1965) | 6.1°F (1970) | 0.96 in (1964) |
| January 10 | 72.0°F (1957) | 8.1°F (1970) | 2.30 in (1984) |
| January 11 | 75.9°F (2026) | 3.9°F (1982) | 2.63 in (2014) |
| January 12 | 73.0°F (2020) | 9.0°F (1982) | 1.10 in (1991) |
| January 13 | 73.9°F (1960) | 8.1°F (1981) | 1.84 in (1975) |
| January 14 | 75.9°F (2005) | 15.1°F (1973) | 1.50 in (2005) |
| January 15 | 75.0°F (2013) | 12.9°F (1982) | 1.29 in (1961) |
| January 16 | 73.9°F (1974) | 5.0°F (1972) | 0.85 in (1998) |
| January 17 | 73.9°F (1974) | 8.1°F (1982) | 1.66 in (2022) |
| January 18 | 72.0°F (1969) | 9.0°F (1982) | 1.43 in (1984) |
| January 19 | 71.1°F (2023) | 1.9°F (1994) | 1.59 in (1987) |
| January 20 | 73.9°F (2023) | -6.0°F (1985) | 1.22 in (2002) |
| January 21 | 75.0°F (1959) | -9.9°F (1985) | 1.33 in (1979) |
| January 22 | 73.0°F (1967) | 6.1°F (1970) | 2.20 in (1987) |
| January 23 | 75.9°F (1974) | 10.9°F (1985) | 1.00 in (1999) |
| January 24 | 77.0°F (1999) | 9.0°F (1963) | 1.40 in (1999) |
| January 25 | 80.1°F (1990) | 8.1°F (1963) | 1.98 in (1975) |
| January 26 | 73.9°F (1962) | 16.0°F (1987) | 1.54 in (1966) |
| January 27 | 75.0°F (1974) | 10.9°F (1982) | 1.12 in (1996) |
| January 28 | 75.0°F (1974) | 10.0°F (1986) | 1.95 in (1998) |
| January 29 | 77.0°F (1970) | 8.1°F (1963) | 1.67 in (2018) |
| January 30 | 77.0°F (2002) | 3.9°F (2014) | 0.63 in (2005) |
| January 31 | 79.0°F (2002) | 3.9°F (2014) | 2.36 in (1960) |