January weather forecastRichland, SC
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Richland, South Carolina, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.7°F (9.3°C) and min 33.1°F (0.6°C).Temperature
With its high average temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 33.1°F (0.6°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In Richland, in January, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Richland, in January, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Richland, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.9 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Richland, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Richland are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Richland, SC
- Average high temperature in January: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 33.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Richland, 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
Richland, SC
- Average wind speed in January: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in January
Richland, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Richland, SC
- Average rainfall in January: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in January
Richland, SC
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Richland, SC
- Average snowfall in January: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Richland, SC
- Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Richland, SC
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 6min
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 48min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Richland, SC
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Richland, SC
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Richland, 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).
Average visibility in January
Richland, 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).





