January weather in McDonald, NC
The average temperature in McDonald in January is 44.9°F (35.3°F–54.6°F). Average precipitation: 2.55 inches.
January is a winter month in McDonald, and is cooler than the annual average of 63.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 56m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
54.6°F
Avg Low
35.3°F
Precipitation
2.55 in
Daylight
9h 56m
January records in McDonald
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 81.0°F (2022) | 19.0°F (2001) | 0.74 in (1955) |
| January 2 | 81.0°F (1952) | 14.2°F (2018) | 1.12 in (2022) |
| January 3 | 79.0°F (2020) | 13.1°F (2018) | 0.70 in (2017) |
| January 4 | 78.1°F (1950) | 14.0°F (2001) | 0.94 in (2019) |
| January 5 | 77.0°F (1950) | 6.3°F (2018) | 0.39 in (1949) |
| January 6 | 75.9°F (1955) | 11.1°F (2018) | 0.84 in (2024) |
| January 7 | 72.0°F (2012) | 12.2°F (2018) | 0.31 in (2017) |
| January 8 | 75.0°F (2008) | 15.3°F (2015) | 1.19 in (2021) |
| January 9 | 75.9°F (2026) | 16.2°F (2017) | 1.59 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 79.0°F (2026) | 17.1°F (1951) | 1.34 in (2000) |
| January 11 | 75.0°F (1949) | 16.0°F (2010) | 0.97 in (2014) |
| January 12 | 78.1°F (2013) | 21.9°F (1954) | 1.85 in (2015) |
| January 13 | 77.0°F (2005) | 18.0°F (1954) | 0.61 in (2020) |
| January 14 | 75.9°F (2013) | 18.0°F (2011) | 1.02 in (2005) |
| January 15 | 77.0°F (1950) | 19.9°F (2000) | 0.61 in (2016) |
| January 16 | 75.9°F (1950) | 16.0°F (2026) | 1.39 in (2022) |
| January 17 | 77.0°F (1949) | 12.9°F (2009) | 0.66 in (1950) |
| January 18 | 75.9°F (1949) | 16.0°F (2003) | 1.14 in (2015) |
| January 19 | 75.9°F (2001) | 12.0°F (2005) | 0.98 in (1955) |
| January 20 | 75.0°F (1951) | 21.0°F (1957) | 0.45 in (2001) |
| January 21 | 75.9°F (1954) | 18.0°F (2009) | 0.82 in (2012) |
| January 22 | 71.1°F (1957) | 17.2°F (2025) | 1.83 in (2023) |
| January 23 | 73.9°F (1950) | 13.1°F (2025) | 1.48 in (2000) |
| January 24 | 78.1°F (1950) | 12.0°F (2005) | 2.01 in (2000) |
| January 25 | 79.0°F (1950) | 14.0°F (2003) | 1.29 in (2023) |
| January 26 | 80.1°F (1950) | 19.0°F (2001) | 0.44 in (2004) |
| January 27 | 80.1°F (1952) | 16.0°F (2000) | 0.42 in (2025) |
| January 28 | 77.0°F (1957) | 18.0°F (2000) | 0.77 in (2018) |
| January 29 | 77.0°F (2002) | 16.2°F (2014) | 0.58 in (2018) |
| January 30 | 78.1°F (1950) | 10.2°F (2014) | 0.59 in (2005) |
| January 31 | 80.1°F (1950) | 16.0°F (1952) | 1.03 in (2020) |