January weather forecast
Sheldon, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another mild winter month in Sheldon, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and a low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

January and March, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is January. January is the month with the most snowfall in Sheldon. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Sheldon is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Sheldon's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

Sheldon in January has an average high-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What are the least humid months?

January and March, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sheldon, in January, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Sheldon?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sheldon have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheldon have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Sheldon, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sheldon, SC

Average temperature in January - Sheldon, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Sheldon, SC

Average pressure in January - Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, SC

Average wind speed in January - Sheldon, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Sheldon, SC

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Sheldon, SC

Average rainfall in January - Sheldon, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Sheldon, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Sheldon, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sheldon, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sheldon, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sheldon, 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 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sheldon, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Sheldon, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Sheldon, SC

Average UV index in January - Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, SC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Sheldon, SC

Average visibility in January - Sheldon, 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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