January weather forecast
Bald Head Island, NC

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Beautiful beach home condos along the edges of the scenic Bald Heas Island in North Carolina
Beautiful beach home condos along the edges of the scenic Bald Heas Island in North Carolina

Weather in January

January sees the new year introduced with fairly subdued weather in Bald Head Island. A cooler period in the annual climate, it marks the winter season with temperatures dwelling in the chilly zone. Notably, this month submits to the lowest daylight hours, with approximately 10.2 hours in the day, satisfying the popular imagery of a brief winter's day. Winds begin to pick up, bringing a further sense of chill to the air. Additionally, January experiences some snowfall, though not to a severe degree with 0.04" (1mm) recorded.

Temperature

Bald Head Island's January weather reaches an average high of 55°F (12.8°C) and an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January is the only month when snow falls. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Bald Head Island is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 55°F (12.8°C) and as low as 43.7°F (6.5°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

In Bald Head Island, in January, the average high-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C).

What are the least humid months?

January, March, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Bald Head Island, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Bald Head Island. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bald Head Island, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Bald Head Island?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Bald Head Island?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bald Head Island have in January?

In Bald Head Island, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average temperature in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 55°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average pressure in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average wind speed in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average humidity in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average rainfall in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average snowfall in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

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

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average UV index in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Bald Head Island, NC

Average visibility in January - Bald Head Island, 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).

Bald Head Island, North Carolina, USA

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