January weather forecast
Orangeburg, SC

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Weather in January

Orangeburg, South Carolina, starts the year with a blend of mild temperatures and moderate rainfall. Befitting its geographical location, January slightly edges out as the coldest month of the year, presenting low temperatures at 38.8°F (3.8°C) with the highest temperature rarely crossing 54.1°F (12.3°C). The city experiences rainfall with 9.8 days of precipitation and a thin layer of snow showcasing the wintry atmosphere. A coating of frost is possible in the mornings adding to the serene ambiance. The start of a new year is met with admirable sunlight hours, offering a sun-kissed glow to the city despite the frosty temperatures.

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 54.1°F (12.3°C) and lows at 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.3 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Orangeburg, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What are January temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Orangeburg, is 54.1°F (12.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Orangeburg, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Orangeburg, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Orangeburg have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Orangeburg, SC

Average temperature in January - Orangeburg, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Orangeburg, SC

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Orangeburg, SC

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

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 (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Orangeburg, SC

Average humidity in January - Orangeburg, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Orangeburg, SC

Average rainfall in January - Orangeburg, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Orangeburg, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Orangeburg, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Orangeburg, SC

Average snowfall in January - Orangeburg, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Orangeburg, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
Orangeburg, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Orangeburg, 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Orangeburg, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Orangeburg, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Orangeburg, SC

Average UV index in January - Orangeburg, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Orangeburg, SC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Orangeburg, SC

Average visibility in January - Orangeburg, 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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