January weather forecast
Scranton, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Scranton, South Carolina, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and a low temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Scranton, South Carolina, is January, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall in Scranton. January is the first month it typically snows in Scranton. Throughout January, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Scranton, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.2 days and aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Scranton, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Scranton is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Scranton. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Scranton?

January is the coldest month in Scranton, South Carolina, with an average high-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the usual temperature for Scranton in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Scranton, is 53.4°F (11.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What are the least humid months in Scranton?

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Scranton.

What is the average humidity in January in Scranton?

In Scranton, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month in Scranton?

The month with the least rainfall in Scranton, South Carolina, is January, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Scranton in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Scranton?

January is the first month it typically snows in Scranton. Throughout January, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Scranton have in January?

The average day length in January in Scranton is 10h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Scranton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Scranton, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scranton have in January?

In Scranton, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Scranton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Scranton are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in January in Scranton?

In Scranton, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Scranton, SC

Average temperature in January - Scranton, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Scranton, SC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Scranton, SC

Average wind speed in January - Scranton, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Scranton, SC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Scranton, SC

Average rainfall in January - Scranton, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Scranton, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Scranton, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Scranton, SC

Average snowfall in January - Scranton, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Scranton, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Scranton, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Scranton, 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 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
Scranton, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Scranton, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Scranton, SC

Average UV index in January - Scranton, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Scranton, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Scranton, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Scranton, SC

Average visibility in January - Scranton, 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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