United StatesThe weather in January in North Carolina
It's cool in January in North Carolina with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 5°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for North Carolina, North Carolina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2022, North Carolina reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 78 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,3 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for North Carolina
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in North Carolina. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| North Carolina | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 11°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 15°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 78 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 2,3 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in North Carolina with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 12°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in North Carolina is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in North Carolina, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in North Carolina
Temperature in January in North Carolina over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in North Carolina, North Carolina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in North Carolina
Total precipitation in January in North Carolina over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in North Carolina
Snowfall in January in North Carolina per year
Daily UV index in January in North Carolina
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in North Carolina, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in North Carolina by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for North Carolina. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.