January weather forecast
Kitty Hawk, NC

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Weather in January

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina experiences a chilly January marked by damp conditions. High humidity, at 76%, and regular rainfall, 2.24" (57mm) over approximately 12 days, make for a damp kick-off to the year. The cool ocean, registering 47°F (8.3°C), fails to offer a respite from this chill. As Kitty Hawk transitions from January to February, expect slight increases in temperatures. Wind speeds roughly maintain during this period at a moderate pace.

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 48.7°F (9.3°C) and as low as 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

In Kitty Hawk, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, are January through March and December. In Kitty Hawk, in January, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kitty Hawk, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Kitty Hawk, the average seawater temperature in January is 46.9°F (8.3°C).
Note: Immersing oneself in 46.9°F (8.3°C) at sub14°F (-10°C) temperatures is a recipe for harsh cold shock and quickened breathing unless adequately equipped.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, in Kitty Hawk, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Kitty Hawk?

With an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C), January is the coldest month in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

What are January temperatures in Kitty Hawk?

The high-temperature, in January, in Kitty Hawk, records 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Kitty Hawk?

The average relative humidity in January in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, is 76%.

What is the driest month in Kitty Hawk?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Kitty Hawk?

In Kitty Hawk, in January, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kitty Hawk in January?

In January, in Kitty Hawk, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout January, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the water temperature in January in Kitty Hawk?

In Kitty Hawk, the average seawater temperature in January is 46.9°F (8.3°C). Swimming in 46.9°F (8.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Kitty Hawk?

The average day length in January in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kitty Hawk?

On the first day of January in Kitty Hawk, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Kitty Hawk?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Kitty Hawk?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kitty Hawk?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January in Kitty Hawk?

In Kitty Hawk, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average temperature in January - Kitty Hawk, 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).

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Average pressure in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average pressure in January - Kitty Hawk, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average wind speed in January - Kitty Hawk, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average humidity in January - Kitty Hawk, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average rainfall in January - Kitty Hawk, 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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Kitty Hawk, 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).

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Average snowfall in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average snowfall in January - Kitty Hawk, 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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Kitty Hawk, 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).

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Average sea temperature in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average sea temperature in January - Kitty Hawk, 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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kitty Hawk, 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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Kitty Hawk, 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).

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Average UV index in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average UV index in January - Kitty Hawk, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Kitty Hawk, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average visibility in January - Kitty Hawk, 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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