January weather forecast
Abbeville, SC

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Weather in January

January marks the beginning of the year in Abbeville, South Carolina, and brings with it a cool climate. Temperatures fluctuate between 35.2°F (1.8°C) at the coldest and escalate to as high as 51.6°F (10.9°C) during the warmest part of the day. Compared to the following month, it's noticeably cooler and carries a higher chance of snow, though it's minimal. With a relative humidity of 73%, the air feels moderately damp. A perk of this time of year is the frequent bright winter sun which provides a sensation of warmth.

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 51.6°F (10.9°C) and lows of 35.2°F (1.8°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Abbeville, in January, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 33.94" (862mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In January, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. 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. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 51.6°F (10.9°C) and a low of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

In Abbeville, 51.6°F (10.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.2°F (1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Abbeville, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Abbeville, in January, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Abbeville, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Abbeville?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January in Abbeville?

In Abbeville, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Abbeville, SC

Average temperature in January - Abbeville, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Abbeville, SC

Average pressure in January - Abbeville, SC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Abbeville, SC

Average wind speed in January - Abbeville, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Abbeville, SC

Average humidity in January - Abbeville, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Abbeville, SC

Average rainfall in January - Abbeville, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Abbeville, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Abbeville, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Abbeville, SC

Average snowfall in January - Abbeville, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Abbeville, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Abbeville, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Abbeville, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Abbeville, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Abbeville, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Abbeville, SC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Abbeville, SC

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

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

Average visibility in January
Abbeville, SC

Average visibility in January - Abbeville, 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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