January weather forecast
Scotia, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another refreshing winter month in Scotia, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.9°F (4.4°C) and max 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

Scotia's January weather reaches an average high of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In January, in Scotia, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Scotia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 30.28" (769mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. In January, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout January, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. In Scotia, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.6 days and aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Scotia, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during January leads to these instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, with its average high-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

What are January temperatures?

In Scotia, 56.1°F (13.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.9°F (4.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the least humid month?

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 71%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Scotia, in January, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Scotia, during January, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scotia have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

When is 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 Scotia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Scotia, SC

Average temperature in January - Scotia, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Scotia, SC

Average pressure in January - Scotia, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Scotia, SC

Average wind speed in January - Scotia, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Scotia, SC

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Scotia, SC

Average rainfall in January - Scotia, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Scotia, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Scotia, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Scotia, SC

Average snowfall in January - Scotia, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Scotia, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Scotia, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Scotia, 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: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Scotia, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Scotia, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Scotia, SC

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

Average cloud cover in January
Scotia, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Scotia, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Scotia, SC

Average visibility in January - Scotia, 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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