January weather forecast
Nags Head, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Nags Head, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

January is Nags Head's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and lows 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.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Nags Head, North Carolina, is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Nags Head are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January stands out as Nags Head's coldest month, with 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 usual temperature for Nags Head in January?

In January, in Nags Head, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.9 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Nags Head, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Nags Head?

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

How many hours of daylight does Nags Head have in January?

In Nags Head, North Carolina, the average day length in January is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nags Head, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Nags Head have in January?

In Nags Head, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Nags Head, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Nags Head, NC

Average temperature in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average pressure in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average wind speed in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average humidity in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average rainfall in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average snowfall in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Nags Head, 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 daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Nags Head, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average UV index in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Nags Head, 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
Nags Head, NC

Average visibility in January - Nags Head, 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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