January weather forecast
Port Royal, SC

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Weather in January

January in Port Royal, South Carolina demonstrates a milder onset of winter, with relatively low chill compared to its northern counterparts. Daylight hours, peaking at an average of 10.3 hours, mark a progressive lengthening of days since the winter solstice. Witnessing 8.6 days of rainfall on average, January is not the wettest month of the year, but the chill in the air can make wet days feel slightly nippy. January's lowest temperatures hover around 44.1°F (6.7°C), while its highs tend to reach a comfortable average of 57.6°F (14.2°C). The crisp January mornings often feature a light dusting of frost, adding a quiet beauty to Port Royal’s winter scenery.

Temperature

Port Royal records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 57.6°F (14.2°C) and a low of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

In Port Royal, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In Port Royal, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Port Royal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.7 days and collects up to 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.2 days.

Daylight

In Port Royal, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, 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 radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 57.6°F (14.2°C) and a low of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.2 days.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Port Royal, during January, snow falls for 0.2 days.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Port Royal, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Port Royal.

How high is the UV index in January in Port Royal?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Port Royal, SC

Average temperature in January - Port Royal, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Port Royal, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Port Royal, SC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Port Royal, SC

Average humidity in January - Port Royal, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Port Royal, SC

Average rainfall in January - Port Royal, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Port Royal, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Port Royal, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Port Royal, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Port Royal, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 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
Port Royal, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Port Royal, SC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Port Royal, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Port Royal, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Port Royal, SC

Average UV index in January - Port Royal, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
Port Royal, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Port Royal, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Port Royal, SC

Average visibility in January - Port Royal, 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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