January weather forecastCape Carteret, NC

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Cape Carteret, North Carolina, is another fresh winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average high of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and an average low temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January through April, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.4 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall in Cape Carteret. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Cape Carteret, in January, the average water temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C).
Note: In 60.6°F (15.9°C), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

In Cape Carteret, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of January in Cape Carteret, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Cape Carteret is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cape Carteret are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Cape Carteret, North Carolina, experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a minimum of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

In January, in Cape Carteret, the average high-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C).

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

In Cape Carteret, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

The month with the least rainfall in Cape Carteret is January, when the rain falls for 9.4 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

In Cape Carteret, North Carolina, in January, during 9.4 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Cape Carteret. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

January is the first month it typically snows in Cape Carteret, North Carolina. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

In Cape Carteret, North Carolina, in January, the average water temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

In Cape Carteret, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

On the first day of January in Cape Carteret, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Cape Carteret is 5.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Cape Carteret, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Cape Carteret, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

57.6°F

53.1°F

56.3°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.9mph

11.2mph

11.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.5

19.4

17.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average high temperature in January: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).

Average low temperature in January: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February and December (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average sea temperature in January: 60.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (57.7°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average daylight in January: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Cape Carteret, NC

Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).