January weather forecast
West Gate, SC

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Gate, South Carolina, is a cool winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

In West Gate, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Gate, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Gate, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the temperature in January?

During January, West Gate experiences an average high-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and a low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In West Gate, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In West Gate, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West Gate, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
West Gate, SC

Average temperature in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in January
West Gate, SC

Average pressure in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Gate, SC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
West Gate, SC

Average humidity in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in January
West Gate, SC

Average rainfall in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
West Gate, SC

Average rainfall days in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Gate, SC

Average snowfall in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Gate, SC

Average snowfall days in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Gate, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Gate, 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 2min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Gate, SC

Average sunshine days in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
West Gate, SC

Average UV index in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
West Gate, SC

Average cloud cover in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
West Gate, SC

Average visibility in January - West Gate, SC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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