Myrtle Beach Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
11.5°C
52.7°F
High temperature
16°C
60.9°F
Low temperature
6.8°C
44.2°F
Feels like
10.9°C
51.6°F
Rainy days
19 days
Rainfall level
1.15mm
0.05 inch
Cloud coverage
33.8%
Wind speed
22.4km/h
13.9mph
Daylight time
10:12:25
UV index
4.7
1
rain
15.1°C
59.0°F
2
partly cloudy day
13.0°C
55.0°F
3
partly cloudy day
15.5°C
60.0°F
4
rain
17.3°C
63.0°F
5
partly cloudy day
17.0°C
63.0°F
6
clear day
10.6°C
51.0°F
7
clear day
8.0°C
46.0°F
8
partly cloudy day
9.4°C
49.0°F
9
rain
10.7°C
51.0°F
10
clear day
7.9°C
46.0°F
11
clear day
9.6°C
49.0°F
12
partly cloudy day
15.2°C
59.0°F
13
rain
13.9°C
57.0°F
14
partly cloudy day
5.6°C
42.0°F
15
clear day
4.2°C
40.0°F
16
clear day
6.2°C
43.0°F
17
partly cloudy day
13.3°C
56.0°F
18
partly cloudy day
15.5°C
60.0°F
19
partly cloudy day
16.4°C
62.0°F
20
clear day
15.6°C
60.0°F
21
clear day
8.4°C
47.0°F
22
rain
10.9°C
52.0°F
23
rain
10.9°C
52.0°F
24
rain
5.6°C
42.0°F
25
rain
15.8°C
60.0°F
26
rain
11.4°C
53.0°F
27
rain
6.6°C
44.0°F
28
rain
6.4°C
44.0°F
29
rain
10.1°C
50.0°F
30
rain
14.8°C
59.0°F
31
rain
15.0°C
59.0°F

Myrtle Beach, United States experiences mild winter conditions in January. The average temperature hovers around 11.5°C (52.7°F), with daytime highs reaching 16°C (60.9°F) and nighttime lows dipping to 6.8°C (44.2°F). Visitors to popular attractions like the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Broadway at the Beach feel temperatures cooler than the actual readings, with the average feels-like temperature at 10.9°C (51.6°F).

January in Myrtle Beach brings moderate rainfall. The city receives an average of 29.2 mm (1.15 inches) of precipitation, with rain being the most common form. Rainy conditions occur on approximately 19 days throughout the month. The probability of precipitation stands at 45.2%, while precipitation cover averages 16.4%. Snow is not a concern, with both snowfall and snow depth averaging 0 mm (0 inches).

Humidity levels in Myrtle Beach during January are relatively high, averaging 76.6%. Wind plays a significant role in the local weather, with average wind speeds of 22.4 km/h (13.9 mph) and gusts reaching 31.5 km/h (19.6 mph). The atmospheric pressure remains steady at 1019.2 hPa.

Cloud cover in January averages 33.8%, allowing for good visibility of 14.7 km (9.1 miles). The UV index reaches a moderate level of 4.7. Severe weather risk is present but relatively low at 11.3%.

Daylight hours in Myrtle Beach during January are limited. The sun rises on average at 7:18 AM and sets at 5:31 PM, providing approximately 10 hours and 12 minutes of daylight for beachgoers and visitors to enjoy attractions like Family Kingdom Amusement Park or Ripley’s Aquarium.

What is the temperature in Myrtle Beach in January?

Average air temperature in Myrtle Beach is 11.5°C (52.7°F) in January. The outside temperature in Myrtle Beach feels like 10.9°C (51.6°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 16°C (60.9°F) and feels like 15.9°C (60.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 6.8°C (44.2°F) which feels like 5.5°C (41.8°F).

Daily Temperature in Myrtle Beach in January 0°C / 32.0°F 5°C / 41.0°F 10°C / 50.0°F 15°C / 59.0°F 20°C / 68.0°F 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How hot is Myrtle Beach in January?

The hot temperature in January in Myrtle Beach rises to 24.1°C (75.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 76.6% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 24.1 °C (75.4°F). The average maximum temp in Myrtle Beach is 16°C (75.4°F) during day time in January.

How cold is Myrtle Beach in January?

The coldest temp in Myrtle Beach in January drops to -1.7°C (28.9°F) during the cold nights. With 22.4km/h (13.9mph) winds and 76.6% humidity it feels like -6.2°C (20.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F) during night time in January.

Does it rain in Myrtle Beach in January?

Yes, it rains for 19 days in Myrtle Beach, United States in January averaging 1.15 mm of precipitation. Myrtle Beach has a 45.2% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.

How much does it rain in Myrtle Beach throughout January?

Myrtle Beach has 1.15 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 19 days out of the entire month.

Is Myrtle Beach windy in January?

The average speed of wind in Myrtle Beach, United States during January is 22.4km/h (13.9mph) and average windgust is 31.5km/h (19.6mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 42.4km/h (26.3mph).

Daily wind speed in Myrtle Beach in January 0km/h (0mph) 11km/h (7mph) 22km/h (14mph) 33km/h (21mph) 44km/h (27mph) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

What is the direction of the wind in Myrtle Beach in January?

Most days of January the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Myrtle Beach.

What are the humidity levels in Myrtle Beach in January?

The average humidity levels in Myrtle Beach in January are 76.6%. Daily humidity levels in Myrtle Beach range from 48.7% to 98.6% during January.

Daily humidity levels in Myrtle Beach in January 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How many hours of daylight are in Myrtle Beach in January?

Myrtle Beach has 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Myrtle Beach in January is at 7:18:46 and the sunset is at 17:31:11.

What is the cloud coverage in Myrtle Beach in January?

Clouds cover 33.8% of the sky on average throughout January in Myrtle Beach. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 99.7% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in January in Myrtle Beach?

The average UV index in Myrtle Beach is 4.7 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 7.

What is the solar radiation in Myrtle Beach in January?

The average solar radiation is 106.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Myrtle Beach during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 21.9 W/m2 to 165.1 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during January in Myrtle Beach?

The average solar energy during January in Myrtle Beach is 9.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.5 MJ/m2, to 14.1 MJ/m2 during January.

Are there severe weather risks in Myrtle Beach in January?

Yes, there is a 11.3% risk for severe weather in Myrtle Beach, United States in January.

What is the air pressure in Myrtle Beach in January?

On average the air pressure in Myrtle Beach in January is 1019.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1007.4 mb to 1029.8 mb.

What is the visibility in Myrtle Beach in January?

The average daylight visibility in Myrtle Beach in January is 14.7 km (9.2 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.8 km (6.1 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.

What is the dew point in Myrtle Beach in January?

The average dew point in Myrtle Beach during January is 7°C (44.6°F).

Where is the data for Myrtle Beach climate in January coming from?

The climate data for Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.

  • ETV Aynor SC US WEATHERSTEM
  • CONWAY HORRY CO AIRPORT, SC US
  • MYRTLE BEACH AFB, SC US
  • NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC US
  • CW0637 Myrtle Beach SC US
  • FW0761 Holden Beach NC US
  • HORRY SC US
  • KCRE
  • KHYW
  • KMYR