New Hanover County (Wilmington)
January
Weather in New Hanover County for January 2026
Your guide to New Hanover County weather in January - trends and predictions
With an average of 2 snowy days, New Hanover County usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
In general, the average temperature in New Hanover County at the beginning of January is 10.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 12.3 °F by the end of January.
With an average of 3 rainy days, New Hanover County experiences minimal rainfall in January.
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26
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3
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2
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9°/2°
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18 km/h
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60 %
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New Hanover County Weather January
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 1  15° | 2 10° | 3  8° | ||||
| 4 6° | 5 9° | 6  16° | 7 7° | 8 7° | 9 5° | 10 3° |
| 11  9° | 12 8° | 13 7° | 14 9° | 15  5° | 16  11° | 17 10° |
| 18  13° | 19  14° | 20 8° | 21 -1° | 22  1° | 23 2° | 24 4° |
| 25 8° | 26 11° | 27 6° | 28 13° | 29 15° | 30 15° | 31 18° |
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Temperatures trend during January in New Hanover County
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 | Sunny | 15° /8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Sunny | 10° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 3 | Overcast | 8° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Sunny | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Overcast | 9° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Light rain shower | 16° /6° | 5.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Sunny | 7° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Overcast | 7° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Sunny | 5° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Overcast | 3° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Heavy rain | 9° /3° | 46.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Sunny | 8° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Overcast | 7° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Sunny | 9° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Partly cloudy | 5° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Cloudy | 11° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Sunny | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 13° /6° | 20.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Fog | 14° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Sunny | 8° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Overcast | -1° /-3° | 3.1 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Ice pellets | 1° /-4° | 26.8 mm | 19.3 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Overcast | 2° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Cloudy | 4° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Sunny | 8° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Sunny | 11° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Fog | 6° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Overcast | 13° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Sunny | 15° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Partly cloudy | 15° /9° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Overcast | 18° /12° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for New Hanover County in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the New Hanover County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
New Hanover County in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in New Hanover County during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in New Hanover County during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 102.4 mm is expected in New Hanover County during January, occurring over more than 3 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in New Hanover County in January 2026?
New Hanover County experiences an average snowfall of 21.6 cm during January, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in New Hanover County during January?
The average wind speed in New Hanover County during January is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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