January weather forecast
New Light, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in New Light, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low of 33.8°F (1°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In New Light, in January, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Light, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.2 days and collects up to 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In New Light, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In New Light, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 9min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In New Light, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the month when New Light sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low of 33.8°F (1°C).

What is the usual temperature for New Light in January?

In New Light, in January, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In New Light, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In New Light, in January, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does New Light have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
New Light, SC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

Average pressure in January
New Light, SC

Average pressure in January - New Light, SC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
New Light, SC

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
New Light, SC

Average humidity in January - New Light, 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
New Light, SC

Average rainfall in January - New Light, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
New Light, SC

Average rainfall days in January - New Light, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
New Light, SC

Average snowfall in January - New Light, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in January
New Light, SC

Average snowfall days in January - New Light, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
New Light, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - New Light, 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: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
New Light, SC

Average sunshine days in January - New Light, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
New Light, SC

Average UV index in January - New Light, 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
New Light, SC

Average cloud cover in January - New Light, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
New Light, SC

Average visibility in January - New Light, 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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