January weather forecast
Southern Shores, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Southern Shores, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.3°F (4.6°C) and max 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Southern Shores, in January, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).
Note: Dipping into 46.9°F (8.3°C) below 50°F (10°C) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 55.4°F (13°C) can be jarring.

Daylight

In Southern Shores, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with its high-temperature average of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 40.3°F (4.6°C), is the coldest month.

What is the average January temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Southern Shores, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Southern Shores, during January, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Southern Shores, in January, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in January?

In Southern Shores, the average seawater temperature in January is 46.9°F (8.3°C). Swimming in 46.9°F (8.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Southern Shores have in January?

The average day length in January in Southern Shores is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Southern Shores have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Southern Shores, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average temperature in January - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 40.3°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 (40.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average pressure in January - Southern Shores, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average wind speed in January - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 13.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average humidity in January - Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, NC

Average rainfall in January - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average snowfall in January - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average sea temperature in January - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average sea temperature in January: 47°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.2°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Southern Shores, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average UV index in January - Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Southern Shores, NC

Average visibility in January - Southern Shores, 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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