Temperature in North Carolina in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in North Carolina, the United States of America this January.

North Carolina, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 4°C (39°F) in Beech Mountain to 14°C (57°F) in Shallotte. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Shallotte and -6°C (21°F) in Beech Mountain. In January, it is winter. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Carolina, the United States of America 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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Best Places to Visit in North Carolina in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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North Carolina temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in North Carolina, the United States of America in January?

Expect daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Charlotte. That makes January a low month for North Carolina, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in North Carolina, the United States of America in January?

Charlotte sees nighttime lows close to -1°C (30°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in North Carolina, the United States of America?

According to our recent database analysis, Shallotte is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 14°C (57°F) and rarely drops below 2°C (36°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in January in North Carolina, the United States of America?

For the month of January, Beech Mountain is the most temperate city in North Carolina, the United States of America based on our records. Highs average 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -6°C (21°F).

How much sun does North Carolina, the United States of America get in January?

Charlotte enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 16°C (61°F) in Cape Hatteras this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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