January weather forecast
Gaston, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Gaston, South Carolina, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

Gaston's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and lows of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Gaston, South Carolina, are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Gaston, in January, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gaston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.8 days and collects up to 32.56" (827mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Gaston, South Carolina, are January and February, with an average 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Gaston, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 13min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gaston, the average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Gaston, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What are January temperatures?

In Gaston, 53.2°F (11.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.1°F (3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Gaston, the average relative humidity in January is 70%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Gaston, South Carolina, in January, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Gaston?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Gaston, South Carolina, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Gaston, SC

Average temperature in January - Gaston, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Gaston, SC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gaston, SC

Average wind speed in January - Gaston, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Gaston, SC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Gaston, SC

Average rainfall in January - Gaston, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Gaston, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Gaston, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gaston, SC

Average snowfall in January - Gaston, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gaston, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Gaston, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Gaston, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gaston, 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 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gaston, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Gaston, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Gaston, SC

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Gaston, SC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Gaston, SC

Average visibility in January - Gaston, 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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