January weather forecast
Shepard, SC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Shepard, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

Shepard witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Shepard, South Carolina, are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Shepard, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Shepard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.1 days and collects up to 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. January is the first month it typically snows in Shepard, South Carolina. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shepard, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Shepard.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Shepard, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Shepard?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low of 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average January temperature in Shepard?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 37.4°F (3°C) respectively.

What are the least humid months in Shepard?

The months with the lowest humidity in Shepard are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in January in Shepard?

In January, the average relative humidity in Shepard, South Carolina, is 70%.

How many days does it rain in January in Shepard?

In Shepard, South Carolina, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Shepard?

January is the first month it typically snows in Shepard, South Carolina. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Shepard?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Shepard?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shepard, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Shepard?

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Shepard, South Carolina.

How many hours of sunshine does Shepard have in January?

In Shepard, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shepard?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Shepard?

In Shepard, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Shepard, SC

Average temperature in January - Shepard, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Shepard, SC

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Shepard, SC

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Shepard, SC

Average humidity in January - Shepard, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Shepard, SC

Average rainfall in January - Shepard, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Shepard, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Shepard, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shepard, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shepard, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shepard, 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 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shepard, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Shepard, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Shepard, SC

Average UV index in January - Shepard, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Shepard, SC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Shepard, SC

Average visibility in January - Shepard, 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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