January weather forecast
Columbia, SC

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The Us State House of South Carolina, in Columbia, with the Wade Hampton Statue
The Us State House of South Carolina, in Columbia, with the Wade Hampton Statue

Weather in January

Understanding the climatic conditions in Columbia, South Carolina is key to planning activities in January. Quite low temperatures dominate with highs at 52.9°F (11.6°C) and lows hitting 37.9°F (3.3°C). Despite these cold conditions, snow is a rarity with only a slim chance of minimal snowfall. There's a modicum of dampness, making it feel colder than it is, due to the high relative humidity. Wind speeds are relatively mild, lessening the cooling effect in the atmosphere.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Columbia are January, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Columbia, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. In Columbia, in January, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.7 days and aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Columbia, South Carolina, is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of January in Columbia, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Columbia, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbia. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Columbia?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Columbia, South Carolina, reaching 52.9°F (11.6°C) at the peak and 37.9°F (3.3°C) at the low.

What is the average January temperature in Columbia?

The high-temperature in Columbia, South Carolina, during January is 52.9°F (11.6°C) and the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the least humid month in Columbia?

January, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months in Columbia, South Carolina.

What is the average humidity in January in Columbia?

In January, the average relative humidity in Columbia is 69%.

How much does it rain in Columbia in January?

In Columbia, during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Columbia in January?

In January, in Columbia, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout January, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Columbia?

The average day length in January in Columbia, South Carolina, is 10h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Columbia?

On the first day of January in Columbia, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in January?

In Columbia, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Columbia?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Columbia?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbia, South Carolina, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Columbia, SC

Average temperature in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Columbia, SC

Average pressure in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Columbia, SC

Average wind speed in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Columbia, SC

Average humidity in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Columbia, SC

Average rainfall in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in January
Columbia, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Columbia, SC

Average snowfall in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Columbia, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 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 daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Columbia, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Columbia, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Columbia, SC

Average UV index in January - Columbia, SC
  • 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
Columbia, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Columbia, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Columbia, SC

Average visibility in January - Columbia, 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).

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