January weather forecastKnoxwood, SC

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Knoxwood, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.5°F (1.4°C) and max 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 50.2°F (10.1°C) at the peak and 34.5°F (1.4°C) at the low.

Humidity

In Knoxwood, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Knoxwood, during January, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Knoxwood are January through March and December. In January, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In Knoxwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Knoxwood, South Carolina, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of January, in Knoxwood, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Knoxwood is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Knoxwood are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Knoxwood, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Knoxwood, South Carolina, are 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in January in Knoxwood is 73%.

In Knoxwood, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Knoxwood, in January, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

In Knoxwood, the average day length in January is 10h and 9min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Knoxwood, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

In Knoxwood, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Knoxwood, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average high temperature in January: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 12min

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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Knoxwood, SC

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).