South Carolina in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in South Carolina in january 2025
The weather in South Carolina in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 24.7cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
19%
13%
11%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
23%
15%
8%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
20%
12%
10%
Weather at 3am
43°F
46%
18%
12%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in South Carolina in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in South Carolina in january.
The climate of South Carolina in january is very bad
The weather in january in South Carolina is quite dry (with 4.3in of precipitation over 5 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 5.3in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city this month, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 54°F. The seasonal minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in South Carolina is 49°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in South Carolina in the month of january with a maximum record of 74°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2014. You need to prepare to have about 8 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 26% of time.
In january in South Carolina, the days on average last 10:10. Sunrise is at 07:30 and sets at 17:40.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than South Carolina:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than South Carolina.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of South Carolina in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 24.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.14km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 38% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in South Carolina in january 2024:
45°F to 59°F
34°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
38°F to 54°F
32°F to 49°F
41°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
38°F to 49°F
49°F to 67°F
41°F to 52°F
40°F to 58°F
41°F to 65°F
38°F to 58°F
41°F to 54°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
29°F to 43°F
32°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
29°F to 40°F
25°F to 40°F
29°F to 49°F
40°F to 58°F
54°F to 63°F
61°F to 76°F
63°F to 70°F
61°F to 70°F
52°F to 67°F
45°F to 56°F
40°F to 56°F
45°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near South Carolina:
| Charleston in january | tolerable weather |
| Edisto Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Hilton Head Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Savannah in january | tolerable weather |
| Tybee Island (Georgia) in january | tolerable weather |
| Myrtle Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| North Carolina in january | very bad weather |
| Atlanta in january | very bad weather |
| Carolina Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Virginia in january | very bad weather |
| Lake Martin (Alabama) in january | very bad weather |
| Nags Head in january | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for South Carolina in january:
Weather data for South Carolina for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in South Carolina. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in South Carolina can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to South Carolina.