January weather forecast
Murrells Inlet, SC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.7°F (12.6°C) and min 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 54.7°F (12.6°C) at the peak and 42.4°F (5.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Murrells Inlet are January and February. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Murrells Inlet, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.7 days and aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Murrells Inlet is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Murrells Inlet, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January and February, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature during January is 54.7°F (12.6°C) and the low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 74%, January is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Murrells Inlet, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Murrells Inlet, in January, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Murrells Inlet have in January?

In January, the average day length in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is 10h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Murrells Inlet, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average temperature in January - Murrells Inlet, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average pressure in January - Murrells Inlet, SC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average wind speed in January - Murrells Inlet, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average humidity in January - Murrells Inlet, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average rainfall in January - Murrells Inlet, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Murrells Inlet, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average snowfall in January - Murrells Inlet, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Murrells Inlet, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Murrells Inlet, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

Average UV index in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average UV index in January - Murrells Inlet, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Murrells Inlet, 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
Murrells Inlet, SC

Average visibility in January - Murrells Inlet, 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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