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Temperature in North Carolina in January

North Carolina is a region in the United States of America. January in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Beech Mountain with 4°C to moderate temperatures in Shallotte with 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Shallotte and -6°C in Beech Mountain. January is a winter month. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Carolina in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in North Carolina on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in January in North Carolina?
    • Shallotte tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 2°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in North Carolina?
    • According to our data, Beech Mountain holds the title for the coldest city in North Carolina in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 4°C and drops to lows of about -6°C during the night.

  • How much sun does North Carolina get in January?
    • Charlotte enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 16°C in Cape Hatteras this month, so not the best month to swim.

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