January weather forecast
Malta, SC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Malta, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

In Malta, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Malta, during January, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 12min.
On the first day of January in Malta, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Malta's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and lows of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature, in January, in Malta, records 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Malta, in January, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Malta, in January, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Malta have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Malta have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Malta?

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

Average temperature in January - Malta, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Malta, SC

Average pressure in January - Malta, 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
Malta, SC

Average wind speed in January - Malta, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

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

Average humidity in January
Malta, SC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Malta, SC

Average rainfall in January - Malta, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Malta, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Malta, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Malta, SC

Average snowfall in January - Malta, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Malta, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Malta, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 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
Malta, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Malta, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Malta, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Malta, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Malta, SC

Average UV index in January - Malta, 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
Malta, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Malta, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Malta, SC

Average visibility in January - Malta, 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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