January weather forecast
Sumter, SC

Weather in January

January, like December, in Sumter, South Carolina, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.1°F (3.4°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sumter, in January, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Sumter, South Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sumter, South Carolina, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Sumter. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in January transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Sumter?

January is the coldest month in Sumter, South Carolina, with an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the temperature in January in Sumter?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sumter, South Carolina, is 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What are the least humid months in Sumter?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Sumter?

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

What is the driest month in Sumter?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Sumter, South Carolina. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Sumter?

In January, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Sumter?

In January, in Sumter, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sumter have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Sumter?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Sumter?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Sumter, South Carolina, is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sumter?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Sumter, South Carolina.

What is the UV index reading in January in Sumter?

In Sumter, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sumter, SC

Average temperature in January - Sumter, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.1°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 (38.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sumter, SC

Average pressure in January - Sumter, 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
Sumter, SC

Average wind speed in January - Sumter, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

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 (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sumter, SC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sumter, SC

Average rainfall in January - Sumter, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sumter, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Sumter, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sumter, SC

Average snowfall in January - Sumter, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
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
Sumter, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Sumter, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 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
Sumter, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sumter, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sumter, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Sumter, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sumter, SC

Average UV index in January - Sumter, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sumter, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Sumter, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Sumter, SC

Average visibility in January - Sumter, 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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