January weather forecast
Westminster, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Westminster, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 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 in Westminster is 73%.

Rainfall

In Westminster, during January, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Westminster. In Westminster, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Westminster, South Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.9 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Westminster, South Carolina, 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 5:32 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Westminster?

Westminster's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What are January temperatures in Westminster?

The high-temperature, in January, in Westminster, records 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Westminster?

In Westminster, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in Westminster in January?

In Westminster, in January, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Westminster in January?

In Westminster, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

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

In Westminster, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Westminster?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Westminster?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Westminster?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Westminster, South Carolina.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Westminster?

In Westminster, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Westminster, SC

Average temperature in January - Westminster, 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).

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Average pressure in January
Westminster, SC

Average pressure in January - Westminster, 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
Westminster, SC

Average wind speed in January - Westminster, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Westminster, SC

Average humidity in January - Westminster, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Westminster, SC

Average rainfall in January - Westminster, 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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Westminster, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Westminster, 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).

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Average snowfall in January
Westminster, SC

Average snowfall in January - Westminster, 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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Westminster, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Westminster, 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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Westminster, 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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Westminster, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Westminster, 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).

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Average UV index in January
Westminster, SC

Average UV index in January - Westminster, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Westminster, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Westminster, 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
Westminster, SC

Average visibility in January - Westminster, 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).

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