January weather forecast
Forestdale, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a moderate winter month in Forestdale, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.8°F (13.8°C) and min 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a minimum average of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and March, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Forestdale. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall in Forestdale. In Forestdale, during January, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Forestdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.9 days and aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 16min.
On the first day of January, 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.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the temperature in January?

In Forestdale, 56.8°F (13.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are January and March, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Forestdale, in January, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Forestdale have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / 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 Forestdale have in January?

In Forestdale, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Forestdale?

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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Forestdale, SC

Average temperature in January - Forestdale, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.8°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 (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Forestdale, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Forestdale, SC

Average wind speed in January - Forestdale, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Forestdale, SC

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Forestdale, SC

Average rainfall in January - Forestdale, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Forestdale, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Forestdale, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forestdale, SC

Average snowfall in January - Forestdale, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forestdale, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Forestdale, 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 April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forestdale, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forestdale, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Forestdale, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Forestdale, SC

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Forestdale, SC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Forestdale, SC

Average visibility in January - Forestdale, 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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