January weather forecast
Fairfax, SC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fairfax, South Carolina, is another mild winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.9°F (4.4°C) and max 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

In Fairfax, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Fairfax, during January, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Fairfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.9 days and collects up to 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairfax, there are 0.6 snowfall days, and 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fairfax, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January translates into the following guidance:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.

What is the average January temperature?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Fairfax, is 55.4°F (13°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 70%, January is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfax have in January?

In January, the average day length in Fairfax is 10h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fairfax, SC

Average temperature in January - Fairfax, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairfax, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairfax, SC

Average wind speed in January - Fairfax, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairfax, SC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairfax, SC

Average rainfall in January - Fairfax, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairfax, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Fairfax, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairfax, SC

Average snowfall in January - Fairfax, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairfax, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Fairfax, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairfax, SC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairfax, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Fairfax, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairfax, SC

Average UV index in January - Fairfax, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Fairfax, SC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Fairfax, SC

Average visibility in January - Fairfax, 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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