North Carolina weather in January
Thinking about venturing to North Carolina this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in North Carolina in January?
North Carolina is a region in the United States of America. The weather in North Carolina in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of January is in the winter season.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Beech Mountain at 4°C to moderate in Shallotte at 14°C. At night it cools down to 2°C in Shallotte and -6°C in Beech Mountain. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Clegg with an average of 64 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Highlands with 174 mm. The city Charlotte usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at January's conditions in North Carolina, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Carolina's yearly weather, check out our North Carolina climate page.
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Average weather in Charlotte
In January Charlotte generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Manteo
In January Manteo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kill Devil Hills
In January Kill Devil Hills generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nags Head
In January Nags Head generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Elizabeth City
In January Elizabeth City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Carolina, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit North Carolina?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Charlotte, January may not be the ideal time to visit North Carolina.
On average, the best time to visit North Carolina is in April, May and October with generally perfect weather in Charlotte. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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