January weather forecast
Greenville, SC

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The scenic Greenville City of South Carolina, with a view of the curved bridge over a small river flowing through the city
The scenic Greenville City of South Carolina, with a view of the curved bridge over a small river flowing through the city

Weather in January

As Greenville, South Carolina welcomes the New Year, January exhibits a combination of cold temperatures with high humidity. On the colder end of the spectrum, it plunges to 33.3°F (0.7°C) in the evenings. Relative to December, the climate is more frigid. Despite this, sunshine is experienced for 17.2 days indicating a mixture of clear and cloudy days. Jackets and warm attire are advisable as the average wind speed reaches 6.3mph (10.1km/h).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C), January is the coldest month in Greenville.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Greenville, South Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Greenville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.5 days and collects up to 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Greenville are January through March, November and December. In Greenville, during January, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Greenville, South Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Greenville, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of January, in Greenville, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Greenville, South Carolina, the average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Greenville?

Greenville's January weather, with an average high temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

What are the temperatures in Greenville in January?

During January, Greenville experiences an average high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Greenville?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Greenville?

In January, in Greenville, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Greenville in January?

In Greenville, South Carolina, during January, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Greenville?

In Greenville, South Carolina, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Greenville?

On the first day of January in Greenville, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Greenville?

The average sunshine duration in January in Greenville, South Carolina, is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Greenville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Greenville?

In Greenville, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Greenville, SC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Greenville, SC

Average pressure in January - Greenville, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Greenville, SC

Average wind speed in January - Greenville, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Greenville, SC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Greenville, SC

Average rainfall in January - Greenville, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Greenville, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Greenville, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Greenville, SC

Average snowfall in January - Greenville, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Greenville, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Greenville, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Greenville, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Greenville, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Greenville, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Greenville, SC

Average UV index in January - Greenville, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Greenville, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Greenville, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

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

Average visibility in January
Greenville, SC

Average visibility in January - Greenville, 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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