Kiawah Island Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
Kiawah Island, United States experiences mild winter conditions in January. The average temperature hovers around 12.5°C (54.5°F), with daytime highs reaching 17.9°C (64.3°F) and nighttime lows dipping to 7.3°C (45.2°F). Residents and visitors feel temperatures similar to the actual readings, with the average feels-like temperature at 12.1°C (53.8°F).
Humidity levels on Kiawah Island remain relatively high in January, averaging 75.8%. Precipitation occurs frequently, with an average of 17 rainy days throughout the month. The island receives an average of 0.61 inches (15.5 mm) of rainfall, covering about 9.1% of the time. Snow is not a concern, as both snowfall and snow depth averages are 0.
Wind plays a significant role in Kiawah Island’s January climate. Average wind speeds reach 20.1 km/h (12.5 mph), with gusts up to 30.9 km/h (19.2 mph). The atmospheric pressure maintains a steady 1019.6 hPa, indicating stable weather conditions.
Cloud cover affects Kiawah Island for about 44.6% of January, allowing for decent visibility averaging 13.5 km (8.4 miles). The UV index reaches a moderate level of 5.4, necessitating sun protection during outdoor activities.
Kiawah Beach, a popular destination on the island, experiences sunrise around 7:21 AM and sunset at approximately 5:38 PM in January. The Ocean Course, renowned for golf enthusiasts, faces similar weather conditions, with occasional rain showers interrupting play.
Severe weather risks remain relatively low in January, with an average severe risk index of 11.3. Rain dominates as the most common precipitation type and weather condition, contributing to the lush landscape of Kiawah Island’s maritime forests and marshlands.
What is the temperature in Kiawah Island in January?
Average air temperature in Kiawah Island is 12.5°C (54.5°F) in January. The outside temperature in Kiawah Island feels like 12.1°C (53.8°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 17.9°C (64.3°F) and feels like 17.9°C (64.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 7.3°C (45.2°F) which feels like 6.4°C (43.5°F).
How hot is Kiawah Island in January?
The hot temperature in January in Kiawah Island rises to 25°C (77°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 75.8% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 25 °C (77°F). The average maximum temp in Kiawah Island is 17.9°C (77°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Kiawah Island in January?
The coldest temp in Kiawah Island in January drops to -0.6°C (30.9°F) during the cold nights. With 20.1km/h (12.5mph) winds and 75.8% humidity it feels like -3.9°C (25°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 7.3°C (45.2°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Kiawah Island in January?
Yes, it rains for 17 days in Kiawah Island, United States in January averaging 0.61 mm of precipitation. Kiawah Island has a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Kiawah Island throughout January?
Kiawah Island has 0.61 mm (0.02 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 17 days out of the entire month.
Is Kiawah Island windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Kiawah Island, United States during January is 20.1km/h (12.5mph) and average windgust is 30.9km/h (19.2mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 33.2km/h (20.6mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Kiawah Island in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Kiawah Island.
What are the humidity levels in Kiawah Island in January?
The average humidity levels in Kiawah Island in January are 75.8%. Daily humidity levels in Kiawah Island range from 54.3% to 98.7% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Kiawah Island in January?
Kiawah Island has 10 hours 17 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Kiawah Island in January is at 7:21:18 and the sunset is at 17:38:27.
What is the cloud coverage in Kiawah Island in January?
Clouds cover 44.6% of the sky on average throughout January in Kiawah Island. The cloud coverage ranges from 0.5% to 98.8% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Kiawah Island?
The average UV index in Kiawah Island is 5.4 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 7.
What is the solar radiation in Kiawah Island in January?
The average solar radiation is 125.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Kiawah Island during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 17.5 W/m2 to 184.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Kiawah Island?
The average solar energy during January in Kiawah Island is 10.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.4 MJ/m2, to 15.9 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Kiawah Island in January?
Yes, there is a 11.3% risk for severe weather in Kiawah Island, United States in January.
What is the air pressure in Kiawah Island in January?
On average the air pressure in Kiawah Island in January is 1019.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1009 mb to 1029.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Kiawah Island in January?
The average daylight visibility in Kiawah Island in January is 13.5 km (8.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5.8 km (3.6 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Kiawah Island in January?
The average dew point in Kiawah Island during January is 7.7°C (45.8°F).
Where is the data for Kiawah Island climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- ETV Charleston SC US WEATHERSTEM
- CHARLESTON EXECUTIVE AIRPORT, SC US
- CHARLESTON INTL. AIRPORT, SC US
- MOUNT PLEASANT REGIONAL AIRPORT FASION FIELD, SC US
- ACE BASIN SC US
- KCHS
- KJZI
- KLRO
- WAMBAW SC US