January weather forecast
Beaufort, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Beaufort, North Carolina, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.3°F (6.3°C) and max 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low-temperature average of 43.3°F (6.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Beaufort, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Beaufort, North Carolina. Rain falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

Ocean temperature

In Beaufort, the average seawater temperature in January is 63.7°F (17.6°C).
Note: In 63.7°F (17.6°C), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Beaufort, North Carolina, is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, in Beaufort, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Beaufort is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Beaufort?

January, with an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low of 43.3°F (6.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year in Beaufort, North Carolina.

What is the usual temperature for Beaufort in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Beaufort?

In Beaufort, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

What is the driest month in Beaufort?

The month with the least rainfall in Beaufort is January, when the rain falls for 9.6 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Beaufort in January?

In Beaufort, North Carolina, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Beaufort?

The months with the most snowfall in Beaufort, North Carolina, are January and February, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Beaufort?

January is the first month it typically snows in Beaufort, North Carolina. Throughout January, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in January in Beaufort?

In Beaufort, North Carolina, the average seawater temperature in January is 63.7°F (17.6°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 63.7°F (17.6°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in January in Beaufort?

The average day length in January in Beaufort is 10h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Beaufort?

On the first day of January in Beaufort, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Beaufort?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Beaufort?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Beaufort?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Beaufort, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Beaufort, NC

Average temperature in January - Beaufort, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Beaufort, NC

Average pressure in January - Beaufort, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Beaufort, NC

Average wind speed in January - Beaufort, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Beaufort, NC

Average humidity in January - Beaufort, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Beaufort, NC

Average rainfall in January - Beaufort, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and September (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Beaufort, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Beaufort, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Beaufort, NC

Average snowfall in January - Beaufort, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Beaufort, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Beaufort, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.2 days

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

Average sea temperature in January
Beaufort, NC

Average sea temperature in January - Beaufort, 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
Beaufort, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Beaufort, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Beaufort, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Beaufort, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Beaufort, NC

Average UV index in January - Beaufort, 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
Beaufort, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Beaufort, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Beaufort, NC

Average visibility in January - Beaufort, 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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