January weather forecast
Forest Lakes, SC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Forest Lakes, South Carolina, is another refreshing winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

Forest Lakes's January weather, with an average high temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low temperature of 42.8°F (6°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. In Forest Lakes, during January, snow falls for 0.1 days. Throughout the year, there are 0.5 snowfall days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 42.8°F (6°C), is the coldest month.

What is the temperature in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 42.8°F (6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Forest Lakes, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Forest Lakes, during January, snow falls for 0.1 days.

How many hours of daylight does Forest Lakes have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest Lakes have in January?

In Forest Lakes, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat 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
Forest Lakes, SC

Average temperature in January - Forest Lakes, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average pressure in January - Forest Lakes, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average wind speed in January - Forest Lakes, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average humidity in January - Forest Lakes, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average rainfall in January - Forest Lakes, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Forest Lakes, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Forest Lakes, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

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

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forest Lakes, 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 5min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Forest Lakes, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average UV index in January - Forest Lakes, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Forest Lakes, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Forest Lakes, SC

Average visibility in January - Forest Lakes, 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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