January weather forecastEmerald Isle, NC

January

Weather in January

January embarks on an overall cool and damp ambiance in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Temperatures fluctuate between around 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C), indicating a slight chill. Notably, this month experiences the sporadic occurrence of snowfall, though in very minimal quantities. Predictably, an overcast paints the sky for the larger part of the day. Packed with high wind speeds, January weather might warrant layering up.

Temperature

Emerald Isle notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a low of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Emerald Isle, in January, the average water temperature is 63.7°F (17.6°C).
Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water of 63.7°F (17.6°C). Breathing control becomes harder as the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Emerald Isle, North Carolina, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Emerald Isle's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and lows of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

The average high-temperature, in January, in Emerald Isle, is 53.1°F (11.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C).

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

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

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

In Emerald Isle, during January, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

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

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

In January, the average ocean temperature is 63.7°F (17.6°C). For most, swimming in 63.7°F (17.6°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

In Emerald Isle, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

In Emerald Isle, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, NC

Average sea temperature in January: 63.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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
Emerald Isle, 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).