January weather in Cape Carteret, NC
The average temperature in Cape Carteret in January is 44.0°F (33.7°F–54.3°F). Average precipitation: 4.61 inches.
January is a winter month in Cape Carteret, and is cooler than the annual average of 62°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 55m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
54.3°F
Avg Low
33.7°F
Precipitation
4.61 in
Daylight
9h 55m
January records in Cape Carteret
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 72.0°F (2019) | 18.0°F (2018) | 1.54 in (2003) |
| January 2 | 71.1°F (2005) | 12.9°F (2018) | 1.08 in (2017) |
| January 3 | 73.0°F (2020) | 12.9°F (2018) | 0.83 in (2018) |
| January 4 | 73.9°F (2005) | 14.0°F (2008) | 0.50 in (2020) |
| January 5 | 73.9°F (1998) | 12.0°F (2018) | 0.38 in (2022) |
| January 6 | 75.9°F (1998) | 9.0°F (2018) | 0.65 in (1998) |
| January 7 | 75.0°F (1998) | 8.1°F (2018) | 0.81 in (2017) |
| January 8 | 73.0°F (1998) | 12.9°F (2018) | 0.62 in (2007) |
| January 9 | 73.0°F (2026) | 14.0°F (2017) | 1.18 in (1997) |
| January 10 | 72.0°F (2008) | 18.0°F (2010) | 0.48 in (2022) |
| January 11 | 72.0°F (2013) | 12.9°F (2010) | 1.22 in (2012) |
| January 12 | 73.9°F (2020) | 19.9°F (2022) | 1.62 in (2018) |
| January 13 | 75.9°F (2005) | 19.0°F (1997) | 0.77 in (2009) |
| January 14 | 73.9°F (2013) | 17.1°F (2011) | 1.36 in (2005) |
| January 15 | 73.9°F (2007) | 19.0°F (2025) | 1.44 in (2016) |
| January 16 | 71.1°F (2013) | 15.1°F (2025) | 2.45 in (2022) |
| January 17 | 71.1°F (2013) | 14.0°F (1997) | 1.98 in (2010) |
| January 18 | 72.0°F (2017) | 10.9°F (1997) | 1.32 in (2011) |
| January 19 | 68.0°F (1996) | 12.0°F (2005) | 0.69 in (2008) |
| January 20 | 71.1°F (2017) | 18.0°F (2016) | 0.64 in (2019) |
| January 21 | 70.0°F (2006) | 18.0°F (2009) | 1.92 in (2010) |
| January 22 | 66.9°F (1999) | 16.0°F (2019) | 2.88 in (2016) |
| January 23 | 70.0°F (1999) | 9.0°F (2011) | 1.94 in (1998) |
| January 24 | 73.0°F (2002) | 10.9°F (2003) | 1.70 in (2019) |
| January 25 | 73.0°F (2024) | 8.1°F (2003) | 1.02 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 72.0°F (2024) | 24.1°F (2008) | 0.83 in (2004) |
| January 27 | 72.0°F (2002) | 15.1°F (2003) | 1.52 in (1998) |
| January 28 | 77.0°F (2002) | 14.0°F (2003) | 1.85 in (2018) |
| January 29 | 73.9°F (2013) | 18.0°F (2014) | 1.21 in (2018) |
| January 30 | 75.9°F (2002) | 17.1°F (2022) | 1.02 in (2010) |
| January 31 | 78.1°F (2002) | 18.0°F (2026) | 1.63 in (2021) |