January weather in Elkin, NC
The average temperature in Elkin in January is 35.9°F (23.0°F–48.7°F). Average precipitation: 4.00 inches. Average snowfall is 1.4 inches.
January is a winter month in Elkin, and is cooler than the annual average of 56°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 47m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
48.7°F
Avg Low
23.0°F
Precipitation
4.00 in
Snow
1.4 in
January records in Elkin
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 64.0°F (2012) | 12.0°F (2018) | 1.79 in (2007) |
| January 2 | 79.0°F (2022) | 3.0°F (2018) | 2.30 in (1979) |
| January 3 | 64.0°F (2022) | 3.0°F (2018) | 2.84 in (1936) |
| January 4 | 64.9°F (2023) | 9.0°F (2018) | 1.45 in (1992) |
| January 5 | 62.1°F (2023) | 12.0°F (2014) | 1.75 in (1993) |
| January 6 | 64.0°F (2023) | 12.9°F (2016) | 1.60 in (1949) |
| January 7 | 69.1°F (2012) | 1.0°F (2018) | 2.12 in (1915) |
| January 8 | 72.0°F (2026) | 1.0°F (2018) | 2.15 in (1998) |
| January 9 | 66.0°F (2019) | 1.9°F (2017) | 1.52 in (1978) |
| January 10 | 64.0°F (2018) | 7.0°F (2017) | 2.91 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 66.0°F (2026) | 9.0°F (2011) | 1.30 in (2014) |
| January 12 | 63.0°F (2018) | 12.0°F (2015) | 2.05 in (1991) |
| January 13 | 72.0°F (2017) | 12.9°F (2025) | 1.30 in (1948) |
| January 14 | 73.0°F (2013) | 9.0°F (2011) | 2.31 in (1968) |
| January 15 | 61.0°F (2013) | 8.1°F (2011) | 2.95 in (2013) |
| January 16 | 64.0°F (2017) | 8.1°F (2011) | 1.35 in (2013) |
| January 17 | 60.1°F (2016) | 8.1°F (2011) | 1.52 in (2010) |
| January 18 | 61.0°F (2012) | 3.9°F (2018) | 2.10 in (2013) |
| January 19 | 68.0°F (2017) | 1.9°F (2018) | 3.36 in (1936) |
| January 20 | 64.9°F (2023) | 12.0°F (2016) | 1.30 in (1947) |
| January 21 | 68.0°F (2015) | 10.0°F (2025) | 1.88 in (1979) |
| January 22 | 66.9°F (2018) | 10.9°F (2024) | 1.45 in (1993) |
| January 23 | 63.0°F (2018) | 9.0°F (2025) | 1.67 in (1954) |
| January 24 | 64.0°F (2018) | 5.0°F (2014) | 1.64 in (1999) |
| January 25 | 66.0°F (2012) | 5.0°F (2014) | 2.74 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 72.0°F (2017) | 12.9°F (2025) | 1.62 in (1978) |
| January 27 | 75.0°F (2024) | 15.1°F (2022) | 2.00 in (1996) |
| January 28 | 75.0°F (2024) | 8.1°F (2026) | 2.67 in (1998) |
| January 29 | 62.1°F (2012) | 8.1°F (2026) | 1.34 in (1937) |
| January 30 | 71.1°F (2013) | 3.0°F (2014) | 1.61 in (1939) |
| January 31 | 70.0°F (2011) | -0.9°F (2014) | 1.82 in (2013) |