January weather forecast
Ocracoke, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ocracoke, North Carolina, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Ocracoke sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Ocracoke is 75%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Ocracoke. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall days in Ocracoke are January through March and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

In Ocracoke, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Ocracoke, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Ocracoke?

Ocracoke, North Carolina, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 54.5°F (12.5°C) at the peak and 46°F (7.8°C) at the lowest.

What are January temperatures in Ocracoke?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 46°F (7.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Ocracoke?

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

What is the driest month in Ocracoke?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Ocracoke, North Carolina. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ocracoke in January?

In Ocracoke, North Carolina, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Ocracoke?

The months with the most snowfall days in Ocracoke are January through March and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

How many days does it snow in January in Ocracoke?

In January, in Ocracoke, North Carolina, snow falls for 0.1 days.

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

In January, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Ocracoke?

On the first day of January in Ocracoke, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Ocracoke?

The average sunshine duration in January in Ocracoke, North Carolina, is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ocracoke?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Ocracoke?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Ocracoke is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ocracoke, NC

Average temperature in January - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46°F).

Average pressure in January
Ocracoke, NC

Average pressure in January - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ocracoke, NC

Average wind speed in January - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12mph).

Average humidity in January
Ocracoke, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Ocracoke, NC

Average rainfall in January - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Ocracoke, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Ocracoke, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February, March and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ocracoke, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Ocracoke, NC

Average UV index in January - Ocracoke, 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
Ocracoke, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

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

Average visibility in January
Ocracoke, NC

Average visibility in January - Ocracoke, 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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