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Weather in Wake County, North Carolina for January 2026

Your guide to Wake County weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

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    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Wake County usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Wake County snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Saturday, January 31.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Wake County is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.8 °F.

  • In general, the average temperature in Wake County at the beginning of January is 11 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 9 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Wake County in January is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days, and a total of 74.7 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
12
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
65 %
Avg humidity

Wake County Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
12°
2
Sunny
11°
3
Partly cloudy
12°
4
Moderate or heavy rain shower
11°
5
Overcast
10°
6
Sunny
11°
7
Overcast
10°
8
Moderate rain at times
8°
9
Partly cloudy
13°
10
Overcast
11°
11
Overcast
12°
12
Patchy rain possible
12°
13
Partly cloudy
13°
14
Sunny
9°
15
Sunny
7°
16
Partly cloudy
8°
17
Sunny
8°
18
Overcast
12°
19
Patchy rain possible
11°
20
Partly cloudy
6°
21
Partly cloudy
5°
22
Overcast
7°
23
Overcast
7°
24
Sunny
9°
25
Moderate or heavy rain shower
11°
26
Overcast
11°
27
Sunny
11°
28
Sunny
11°
29
Overcast
10°
30
Overcast
10°
31
Weather Alert Moderate snow
-1°

Temperatures trend during January in Wake County

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Wake County day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 12° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /4° 1.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 11° /4° 2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /2° 7.6 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 8° /2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /2° 11.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /4° 0.5 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 12° /1° 5.9 mm 1 cm
Jan. 12 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /1° 1.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /1° 1.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 12° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /2° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /0° 6.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /-1° 5.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /0° 0.8 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 11° /2° 12.4 mm 2.3 cm
Jan. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /4° 5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /2° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /1° 1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /3° 2.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -1° /-8° 1.4 mm 1 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wake County in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Wake County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wake County in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Wake County during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 10° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Wake County during January?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Wake County during January, with a total of 74.7 mm spread over approximately 12 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Wake County in January 2026?

Wake County experiences an average snowfall of 2.44667 cm during January, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Wake County during January?

The average wind speed in Wake County during January is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Wake County snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Wake County’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Wake County sees 3 snowy days during January, with approximately 2.4 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Wake County

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wake Countys January weather 💧
Typically, Wake County has 12 rainy days in January with a total of 74.7 mm of rainfall.
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