January weather forecastSouthern Shores, NC
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Southern Shores, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.3°F (4.6°C) and max 48.7°F (9.3°C).Temperature
January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 40.3°F (4.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Southern Shores, in January, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In January, the average ocean temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).Note: Dipping into 46.9°F (8.3°C) below 50°F (10°C) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 55.4°F (13°C) can be jarring.
Daylight
In Southern Shores, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and February, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Southern Shores.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average high temperature in January: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 40.3°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 (40.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average wind speed in January: 13.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average humidity in January: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average rainfall in January: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average snowfall in January: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Southern Shores, NC
- Average sea temperature in January: 47°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.2°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).
Average UV index in January
Southern Shores, 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, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in January
Southern Shores, NC
- Average cloud cover in January: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
Southern Shores, 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).
