January weather forecast
Pawleys Island, SC

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Weather in January

Commencing the year in Pawleys Island, South Carolina with typically cool weather, January sees temperatures peaking at 54.7°F (12.6°C) on warmer days and dipping to 42.4°F (5.8°C) at the coldest. Relative humidity remains high with rain falling for approximately 10.4 days in the month. Consequently, outdoor activities may be challenging during these often wet and chilly days. Despite this, winter sun shines for nearly five hours per day, offering periods of clear weather. The island begins to receive 10.2 hours of daylight as it slowly moves away from the winter solstice.

Temperature

In Pawleys Island, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Pawleys Island is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Pawleys Island. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pawleys Island are January and February. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pawleys Island, there are 0.7 snowfall days, and 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of January in Pawleys Island, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pawleys Island, South Carolina, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Pawleys Island?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C), is considered the coldest month in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

What is the average January temperature in Pawleys Island?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Pawleys Island, is 54.7°F (12.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the least humid month in Pawleys Island?

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January in Pawleys Island?

In January, the average relative humidity in Pawleys Island is 74%.

What is the driest month in Pawleys Island?

The month with the least rainfall in Pawleys Island is January, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Pawleys Island?

In Pawleys Island, South Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Pawleys Island?

January is the first month it typically snows in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Pawleys Island?

The average day length in January in Pawleys Island is 10h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Pawleys Island?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Pawleys Island?

In Pawleys Island, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pawleys Island?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Pawleys Island?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Pawleys Island is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
58.5°F 14.7°C
54.7°F 12.6°C
57.6°F 14.2°C
Average low temperature
47.5°F 8.6°C
42.4°F 5.8°C
45°F 7.2°C
Average pressure
30.13" 765mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
30.11" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
9.4mph 15.1km/h
9.7mph 15.6km/h
10.1mph 16.3km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.1mph 16.3km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
10.7mph 17.2km/h
Average wind speed gusts
15.2mph 24.5km/h
15.4mph 24.8km/h
16.5mph 26.6km/h
Average humidity
78%
74%
76%
Average rainfall
3.9" 99mm
1.46" 37mm
2.4" 61mm
Average rainfall days
12.1
10.4
9.8
Average snowfall
0" 0mm
0.12" 3mm
0.35" 9mm
Average snowfall days
0.1
0.3
0.3
Average daylight
10h 0min
10h 1min
11h 0min
Average sunshine
5h 3min
5h 4min
6h 1min
Average sunshine days
18.1
19.1
16.9
Average UV index
4
3
3
Average cloud cover
41%
37%
41%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average temperature in January - Pawleys Island, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average pressure in January - Pawleys Island, SC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average wind speed in January - Pawleys Island, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average humidity in January - Pawleys Island, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average rainfall in January - Pawleys Island, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Pawleys Island, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average snowfall in January - Pawleys Island, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Pawleys Island, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Pawleys Island, SC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Pawleys Island, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average UV index in January - Pawleys Island, 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 and February (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Pawleys Island, 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 July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average visibility in January - Pawleys Island, 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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