January weather forecastBluffton, SC

The iconic historic Church of the Cross in Bluffton, South Carolina, set in a beautiful garden parkThe iconic historic Church of the Cross in Bluffton, South Carolina, set in a beautiful garden park

January

Weather in January

In Bluffton, South Carolina, the beginning of the new year is a blend of moderate temperatures and contrasting weather conditions. The low temperatures, ranging from 46°F (7.8°C), are gradually replaced by higher ones, hitting 57.4°F (14.1°C). The influence of the ocean contributes to a moderate winter climate and influences Bluffton's average rainfall of 1.02" (26mm). The collision of the cold, dry, continental air mass from the north with the warm, moist, tropical air mass from the southeast brings about the frequency of rainfall days being 8.3 days. This affirms an active and varied weather pattern, intricately influenced by regional geography.

Temperature

Bluffton witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and a low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Bluffton. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is January. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bluffton, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Bluffton, South Carolina. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Bluffton's January weather, with an average high temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and an average low temperature of 46°F (7.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

In Bluffton, 57.4°F (14.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 46°F (7.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

With an average relative humidity of 72%, January is the least humid month.

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

January is the month with the least rainfall in Bluffton. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

In Bluffton, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Bluffton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average pressure
Average wind speed
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Average snowfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average high temperature in January: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46°F).

Average pressure in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Bluffton, SC

  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Bluffton, SC

  • 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).