January 10 - January 17, 2026 Analysis
Weekly Hive Health Report
Outer Banks, NC
Report Period: January 10 - January 17, 2026
Compared to: January 03 - January 10, 2026
Weather Conditions
47.0°F
Avg Temperature
28.2° - 70.7°
-1.0°F vs last week
2.4 mph
Avg Wind Speed
Gusts to 14.8 mph
64.5%
Avg Humidity
0.14"
Weekly Rainfall
400
Hours Below 32°F
29.61"
Avg Pressure (inHg)
⚠️ OBX Weather Alerts
- 🔴 400 hours below freezing
- 🟡 Large temp swing: 42.5°F range
Hive Status Overview
Hive 1
NO DATA
No data available for this period
Hive 2
HEALTHY
Avg Temperature
→ 90.5°F
Temp Range
85.4°F - 94.0°F
Std Deviation
2.02°F
Healthy Hours
100.0%
Outside Correlation
0.862
Temp Above Outside
43.4°F
Issues:
ℹ️ Outside correlation elevated (0.86) - monitor
Hive 3
CRITICAL
Avg Temperature
↓ 63.1°F
Temp Range
39.9°F - 90.0°F
Std Deviation
12.03°F
Healthy Hours
14.3%
Outside Correlation
0.867
Temp Above Outside
15.9°F
Issues:
🟡 Avg temp below 70°F
🟡 Elevated variability (12.0°F)
🔴 High outside correlation (0.87) with low temps
🟡 Low temp differential (15.9°F)
🔴 1212 hours below 50°F
Hive 4
CRITICAL
Avg Temperature
→ 60.7°F
Temp Range
38.5°F - 82.5°F
Std Deviation
10.91°F
Healthy Hours
1.1%
Outside Correlation
0.949
Temp Above Outside
13.5°F
Issues:
🟡 Avg temp below 70°F
🟡 Elevated variability (10.9°F)
🔴 High outside correlation (0.95) with low temps
🟡 Low temp differential (13.5°F)
🔴 1806 hours below 50°F
Week-over-Week Comparison
| Hive | This Week Avg | Last Week Avg | Change | Std Dev | Std Change | Hours <50°F | Correlation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hive 1 | No data available | ||||||
| Hive 2 | 90.5°F | 89.6°F | +1.0°F | 2.02°F | -0.92°F | 0 | 0.862 |
| Hive 3 | 63.1°F | 66.6°F | -3.5°F | 12.03°F | +4.05°F | 1212 | 0.867 |
| Hive 4 | 60.7°F | 58.7°F | +1.9°F | 10.91°F | -1.09°F | 1806 | 0.949 |
🚨 Action Required
Hive 3 - CRITICAL
- Avg temp below 70°F
- Elevated variability (12.0°F)
- High outside correlation (0.87) with low temps
- Low temp differential (15.9°F)
- 1212 hours below 50°F
Recommended Actions:
- Inspect hive for queen presence and brood pattern
- Check for signs of disease or pests (Varroa, small hive beetle)
- Assess food stores and supplement if needed
- Consider adding insulation/windbreaks for OBX exposure
- Reduce entrance size to help maintain heat
Hive 4 - CRITICAL
- Avg temp below 70°F
- Elevated variability (10.9°F)
- High outside correlation (0.95) with low temps
- Low temp differential (13.5°F)
- 1806 hours below 50°F
Recommended Actions:
- Inspect hive for queen presence and brood pattern
- Check for signs of disease or pests (Varroa, small hive beetle)
- Assess food stores and supplement if needed
- Consider adding insulation/windbreaks for OBX exposure
- Reduce entrance size to help maintain heat
🏖️ OBX-Specific Considerations
- Wind Exposure: Coastal winds can significantly increase hive heat loss. Consider windbreaks if wind averages exceed 15 mph.
- Salt Air: Monitor hive equipment for corrosion from salt spray. Metal components may need more frequent inspection.
- Winter Warm Spells: NC coastal areas can have warm spells that trigger early brood rearing. Monitor for sudden cold snaps after warm periods.
- Forage: Early spring blooms (red maple, willow) typically begin mid-February on the OBX. Watch for pollen collection as a sign of colony activity.
- Small Hive Beetle: Prevalent in NC coastal areas. Inspect regularly, especially during warm/humid periods.
📋 Health Threshold Reference
| Metric | Healthy | Caution | Warning | Critical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hive Temperature | 80-95°F | 70-80°F | 50-70°F | <50°F |
| Temperature Std Deviation | <8°F | 8-10°F | 10-14°F | >14°F |
| Outside Temp Correlation | <0.3 | 0.3-0.5 | 0.5-0.7 | >0.7 |
| Temp Above Outside | >30°F | 25-30°F | 20-25°F | <20°F |
| Wind Speed (OBX) | <15 mph | 15-25 mph | 25-35 mph | >35 mph |
Report generated: January 17, 2026 at 21:30
Data source: Hivelink | Location: Outer Banks, NC