January weather forecast
Pawleys Island, SC

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Weather in January

Commencing the year in Pawleys Island, South Carolina with typically cool weather, January sees temperatures peaking at 54.7°F (12.6°C) on warmer days and dipping to 42.4°F (5.8°C) at the coldest. Relative humidity remains high with rain falling for approximately 10.4 days in the month. Consequently, outdoor activities may be challenging during these often wet and chilly days. Despite this, winter sun shines for nearly five hours per day, offering periods of clear weather. The island begins to receive 10.2 hours of daylight as it slowly moves away from the winter solstice.

Temperature

Pawleys Island, South Carolina, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

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

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

January and February are months with snowfall. 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 Pawleys Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.7 days and aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pawleys Island, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With its average high temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

What is the average January temperature?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Pawleys Island, in January, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

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 Pawleys Island have in January?

In Pawleys Island, the average day length in January is 10h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:19 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 Pawleys Island, 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Pawleys Island, SC

Average temperature in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average pressure in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average wind speed in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average humidity in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average rainfall in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average snowfall in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average UV index in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Pawleys Island, 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
Pawleys Island, SC

Average visibility in January - Pawleys Island, 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).

Pawleys Island, South Carolina, USA

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