January weather forecast
Gaines Crossroads, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Gaines Crossroads, South Carolina, is another fresh winter month, with an average temperature varying between 51.8°F (11°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

January is Gaines Crossroads's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 51.8°F (11°C) and lows of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

In Gaines Crossroads, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Gaines Crossroads, during January, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gaines Crossroads, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gaines Crossroads, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

What are January temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Gaines Crossroads, is 51.8°F (11°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Gaines Crossroads, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Gaines Crossroads, South Carolina, in January, during 10 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows in Gaines Crossroads. Throughout January, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gaines Crossroads have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Gaines Crossroads is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average temperature in January - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average pressure in January - Gaines Crossroads, 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
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average wind speed in January - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average humidity in January - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average rainfall in January - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average snowfall in January - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 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
Gaines Crossroads, SC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average UV index in January - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

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

Average visibility in January
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average visibility in January - Gaines Crossroads, 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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