January weather forecast
Richland, SC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Richland, South Carolina, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.7°F (9.3°C) and min 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 33.1°F (0.6°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Richland, in January, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Richland, in January, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Richland, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.9 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Richland, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Richland are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January stands out as Richland's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the usual temperature for Richland in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Richland, is 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Richland?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Richland, during January, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Richland, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Richland have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Richland?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from 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
Richland, SC

Average temperature in January - Richland, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Richland, SC

Average pressure in January - Richland, 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
Richland, SC

Average wind speed in January - Richland, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Richland, SC

Average humidity in January - Richland, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Richland, SC

Average rainfall in January - Richland, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Richland, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Richland, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Richland, SC

Average snowfall in January - Richland, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Richland, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Richland, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Richland, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Richland, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Richland, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Richland, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Richland, SC

Average UV index in January - Richland, 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
Richland, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Richland, 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
Richland, SC

Average visibility in January - Richland, SC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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