January weather forecast
Manteo, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Manteo, North Carolina, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature varying between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

In Manteo, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).
Note: Diving into 55.2°F (12.9°C) is practical below 50°F (10°C), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 55.4°F (13°C) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of January in Manteo, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C), is generally the coldest month.

What is the temperature in January?

During January, Manteo experiences an average high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Manteo, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in January?

In January, the average ocean temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°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 Manteo have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Manteo?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Manteo?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Manteo, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Manteo, NC

Average temperature in January - Manteo, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41.4°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 (41.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Manteo, NC

Average pressure in January - Manteo, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Manteo, NC

Average wind speed in January - Manteo, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 13.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10mph).

Average humidity in January
Manteo, NC

Average humidity in January - Manteo, 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
Manteo, NC

Average rainfall in January - Manteo, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Manteo, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Manteo, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Manteo, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Manteo, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Manteo, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Manteo, NC

Average sea temperature in January - Manteo, NC
  • Average sea temperature in January: 55.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (81.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (53.3°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Manteo, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Manteo, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Manteo, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Manteo, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Manteo, NC

Average UV index in January - Manteo, 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
Manteo, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Manteo, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Manteo, NC

Average visibility in January - Manteo, 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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