January weather forecast
Southern Shores, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Southern Shores, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

In Southern Shores, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

In Southern Shores, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Southern Shores is January, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Southern Shores, during January, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Southern Shores, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature in Southern Shores is 46.9°F (8.3°C).
Note: Beware of 46.9°F (8.3°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C), they're uninviting, and a dip below 50°F (10°C) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.

Daylight

In Southern Shores, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, in Southern Shores, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Southern Shores?

The coldest period in Southern Shores is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What are January temperatures in Southern Shores?

The high-temperature, in January, in Southern Shores, records 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Southern Shores?

The average relative humidity in January in Southern Shores is 76%.

What is the driest month in Southern Shores?

The month with the least rainfall in Southern Shores is January, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Southern Shores in January?

In January, in Southern Shores, North Carolina, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Southern Shores?

In January, in Southern Shores, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout January, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the water temperature in January in Southern Shores?

In Southern Shores, the average seawater temperature in January is 46.9°F (8.3°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Southern Shores have in January?

In Southern Shores, the average day length in January is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Southern Shores?

On the first day of January in Southern Shores, 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.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Southern Shores?

January and February, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Southern Shores.

How many hours of sunshine does Southern Shores have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Southern Shores?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Southern Shores?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Southern Shores, NC

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).

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Average pressure in January
Southern Shores, NC

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Southern Shores, NC

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).

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Average humidity in January
Southern Shores, NC

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Southern Shores, NC

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Southern Shores, NC

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Southern Shores, NC

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Southern Shores, NC

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).

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Average sea temperature in January
Southern Shores, NC

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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Southern Shores, NC

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Southern Shores, NC

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).

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Average UV index in January
Southern Shores, NC

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Southern Shores, NC

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).

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Average visibility in January
Southern Shores, NC

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).

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