January weather forecast
Elgin, SC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Elgin, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.2°F (11.2°C) and min 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C) respectively, January is Elgin's coldest month.

Humidity

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 70%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Elgin are January and November Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Elgin, in January, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 1.4 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elgin, South Carolina, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Elgin, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Elgin?

Elgin's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the temperature in January in Elgin?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Elgin, is 52.2°F (11.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What are the least humid months in Elgin?

The months with the lowest humidity in Elgin, South Carolina, are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in January in Elgin?

The average relative humidity in January in Elgin is 70%.

What is the driest month in Elgin?

January and November are months with the least rain in Elgin, South Carolina, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Elgin in January?

In Elgin, during January, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Elgin?

In January, in Elgin, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout January, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length is 10h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Elgin?

On the first day of January in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elgin?

The average sunshine duration in January in Elgin is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elgin?

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Elgin, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Elgin?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Elgin is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Elgin, SC

Average temperature in January - Elgin, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Elgin, SC

Average pressure in January - Elgin, 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
Elgin, SC

Average wind speed in January - Elgin, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Elgin, SC

Average humidity in January - Elgin, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Elgin, SC

Average rainfall in January - Elgin, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in January
Elgin, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Elgin, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Elgin, SC

Average snowfall in January - Elgin, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Elgin, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Elgin, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elgin, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Elgin, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Elgin, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Elgin, SC

Average UV index in January - Elgin, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Elgin, SC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Elgin, SC

Average visibility in January - Elgin, 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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