January weather forecast
Elko, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elko, South Carolina, is another fresh winter month, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 54°F (12.2°C) and a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Elko, South Carolina. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elko, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of January, in Elko, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Elko, the average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Elko. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in January leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Elko?

With average high temperatures of 54°F (12.2°C) and lows of 38.8°F (3.8°C), January is the coldest month in Elko, South Carolina.

What is the temperature in January in Elko?

In Elko, 54°F (12.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.8°F (3.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What are the least humid months in Elko?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Elko?

In January, the average relative humidity in Elko, South Carolina, is 70%.

How much does it rain in Elko in January?

In Elko, South Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Elko?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Elko, South Carolina. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Elko?

In Elko, South Carolina, in January, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elko have in January?

In January, the average day length in Elko, South Carolina, is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Elko?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elko, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elko?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elko?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Elko?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Elko, South Carolina, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Elko, SC

Average temperature in January - Elko, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Elko, SC

Average pressure in January - Elko, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Elko, SC

Average wind speed in January - Elko, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Elko, SC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Elko, SC

Average rainfall in January - Elko, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Elko, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Elko, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elko, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elko, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Elko, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Elko, SC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elko, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Elko, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Elko, SC

Average UV index in January - Elko, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Elko, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Elko, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Elko, SC

Average visibility in January - Elko, 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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