January weather forecast
Folly Beach, SC

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Weather in January

Starting the year, Folly Beach enjoys a relatively mild weather in January. The temperatures oscillate between 46.4°F (8°C) and 57°F (13.9°C), providing the city with a gentle start. A notable feature of January is the infrequency of snowfall, with only approximately 0.2 snowfall days in the month, marking January as the start of a snowless stretch. Despite being on the cooler side, can expect a healthy dose of sunlight with a sea temperature well into the 60s°F mark. Compared to December, the sunlight hours are shorter in January while the cloud cover is slightly less.

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Folly Beach, with averages ranging from a high of 57°F (13.9°C) to a low of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

January, March and October, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Folly Beach is January, when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Folly Beach are January and December. The month with the most snowfall days is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days.

Ocean temperature

In Folly Beach, the average seawater temperature in January is 63.1°F (17.3°C).
Note: The majority of individuals find swimming in 63.1°F (17.3°C) to be unenjoyable. The difficulty in controlling breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Folly Beach, South Carolina, is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of January in Folly Beach, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Folly Beach is 5.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Folly Beach?

January is the coldest month in Folly Beach, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 57°F (13.9°C) and an average low of 46.4°F (8°C).

What is the temperature in January in Folly Beach?

During January, Folly Beach experiences an average high-temperature of 57°F (13.9°C) and a low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

What are the least humid months in Folly Beach?

The months with the lowest humidity in Folly Beach, South Carolina, are January, March and October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in January in Folly Beach?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month in Folly Beach?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Folly Beach?

In Folly Beach, South Carolina, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Folly Beach?

The month with the most snowfall days in Folly Beach, South Carolina, is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days.

What is the last month it snows in Folly Beach?

January is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout January, there are 0.2 snowfall days.

How cold is the water in January in Folly Beach?

In January, the average ocean temperature in Folly Beach, South Carolina, is 63.1°F (17.3°C). Swimming in 63.1°F (17.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in January in Folly Beach?

The average day length in January is 10h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Folly Beach?

On the first day of January in Folly Beach, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Folly Beach have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Folly Beach, South Carolina, is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Folly Beach?

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Folly Beach, South Carolina, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in January in Folly Beach?

In Folly Beach, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average temperature in January - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 46.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Folly Beach, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average wind speed in January - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average humidity in January - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and October (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average rainfall in January - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average rainfall days in January - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall days in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average snowfall days in January - Folly Beach, 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 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average sea temperature in January - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average sea temperature in January: 63.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.9°F).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Folly Beach, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average sunshine days in January - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average UV index in January - Folly Beach, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average cloud cover in January - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Folly Beach, SC

Average visibility in January - Folly Beach, 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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