January weather forecast
Clifton, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Clifton, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

Clifton's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Clifton is 72%.

Rainfall

In Clifton, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Clifton, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Clifton are January through March and December. In Clifton, in January, during 1 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Clifton, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.5 days and aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January in Clifton, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Clifton, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Clifton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Clifton?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the usual temperature for Clifton in January?

In Clifton, in January, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Clifton?

In Clifton, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How much does it rain in Clifton in January?

In Clifton, South Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Clifton?

In Clifton, South Carolina, in January, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Clifton have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Clifton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Clifton, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Clifton?

In Clifton, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Clifton?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Clifton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Clifton is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Clifton, SC

Average temperature in January - Clifton, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Clifton, SC

Average pressure in January - Clifton, 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
Clifton, SC

Average wind speed in January - Clifton, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Clifton, SC

Average humidity in January - Clifton, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Clifton, SC

Average rainfall in January - Clifton, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Clifton, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Clifton, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clifton, SC

Average snowfall in January - Clifton, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clifton, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Clifton, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Clifton, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Clifton, 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 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
Clifton, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Clifton, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Clifton, SC

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Clifton, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Clifton, 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 July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Clifton, SC

Average visibility in January - Clifton, 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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