Cape Carteret Weather in January

What's the weather like in Cape Carteret (North Carolina) in January 2024?

The climate in Cape Carteret during January can be summarized as cool and damp.

January is in the winter in Cape Carteret and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Cape Carteret weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.7°C 54.9°F
Nightly temperature 1.1°C 34°F
Average temperature 6.9°C 44.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 106 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 20°C 68°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average January is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cape Carteret with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Cape Carteret

Cape Carteret average temperature in January

January rainfall

Cape Carteret average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Cape Carteret average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cape Carteret in January 2024.