January weather forecast
Sandy, SC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sandy, South Carolina, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.8°F (13.8°C) and min 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 42.8°F (6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. In January, in Sandy, snow falls for 0.1 days. In Sandy, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.5 days.

Daylight

In Sandy, South Carolina, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, 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: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the month when Sandy experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 42.8°F (6°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Sandy, records 56.8°F (13.8°C), while the low-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sandy, South Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, snow falls for 0.1 days.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Sandy?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sandy, SC

Average temperature in January - Sandy, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.8°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 (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.8°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 (42.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Sandy, SC

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Sandy, SC

Average wind speed in January - Sandy, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Sandy, SC

Average humidity in January - Sandy, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Sandy, SC

Average rainfall in January - Sandy, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Sandy, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Sandy, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Sandy, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Sandy, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Sandy, SC

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

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sandy, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Sandy, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Sandy, SC

Average UV index in January - Sandy, 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
Sandy, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Sandy, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Sandy, SC

Average visibility in January - Sandy, 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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