January weather forecast
Fort Mill, SC

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Weather in January

Setting the stage for the year, January in Fort Mill, South Carolina, experiences cooler weather. Following the peak of winter, it bears witness to a gradual increase in daylight hours, from 10.1 hours at the beginning of the month. Notably, it joins December in showcasing the lowest UV index of 2 in the year, making it safer to be outdoors during the day. The winds, averaging 7.3mph (11.7km/h), might give the month a blustery feel. Snow is not a rare occurrence as there are approximately 0.8 snowfall days on average, depositing around 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

Temperature

Fort Mill records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, in Fort Mill, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout January, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Fort Mill, South Carolina, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Fort Mill, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.1 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average high and low temperatures of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C) respectively, January is Fort Mill's coldest month.

What is the temperature in January?

In Fort Mill, in January, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Fort Mill, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fort Mill, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Mill have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Fort Mill, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Fort Mill, SC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Mill, SC

Average pressure in January - Fort Mill, 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
Fort Mill, SC

Average wind speed in January - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Fort Mill, SC

Average humidity in January - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Fort Mill, SC

Average rainfall in January - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Mill, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Mill, SC

Average snowfall in January - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Mill, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Fort Mill, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Mill, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Mill, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Mill, SC

Average UV index in January - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Fort Mill, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Fort Mill, SC

Average visibility in January - Fort Mill, 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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