January weather forecast
Sunset, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Sunset, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Sunset, in January, during 13.7 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 184.6 rainfall days, and 41.42" (1052mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Sunset. In Sunset, in January, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sunset, there are 12.3 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January in Sunset, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Sunset, South Carolina, is 5.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sunset. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Sunset?

January, with its average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Sunset, South Carolina.

What is the temperature in January in Sunset?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sunset, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Sunset?

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

How much does it rain in Sunset in January?

In Sunset, South Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Sunset?

In Sunset, during January, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Sunset?

In January, the average day length in Sunset, South Carolina, is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Sunset?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sunset, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Sunset?

In Sunset, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sunset?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Sunset?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sunset, SC

Average temperature in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sunset, SC

Average pressure in January - Sunset, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Sunset, SC

Average wind speed in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sunset, SC

Average humidity in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sunset, SC

Average rainfall in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sunset, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sunset, SC

Average snowfall in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Sunset, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sunset, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sunset, SC

Average UV index in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sunset, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Sunset, SC

Average visibility in January - Sunset, SC
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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