January weather forecastLexington, SC
January
Weather in January
The turn of the year in Lexington, South Carolina, USA, is met with typically cool weather. Temperatures begin to top out at 52.7°F (11.5°C) and go as low as 37.4°F (3°C). The weather remains mostly consistent though, with a slight dip in temperatures and showing the first signs of winter with minimal snowfall. The air is generally crisp and the city experiences quite a bit of rain, making it one of the rainiest months of the year. As a result, the month welcomes the new year with an overcast ambiance.Temperature
Lexington's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average low temperature of 37.4°F (3°C), is the coldest in the year.Humidity
In Lexington, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.Rainfall
In Lexington, in January, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lexington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Lexington, during January, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Lexington, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.1 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.Daylight
In Lexington, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Lexington, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Lexington. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Lexington, SC
- Average high temperature in January: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 37.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Lexington, 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).
Average wind speed in January
Lexington, SC
- Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Lexington, SC
- Average humidity in January: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Lexington, SC
- Average rainfall in January: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in January
Lexington, SC
- Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Lexington, SC
- Average snowfall in January: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Lexington, SC
- Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 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
Lexington, 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 36min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Lexington, SC
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Lexington, SC
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Lexington, SC
- Average cloud cover in January: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Lexington, 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).
