Myrtle Beach, SC weather in January
In January, Myrtle Beach sees highs around 56°F and lows around 34°F: cool, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain. It is one of the coolest months in Myrtle Beach.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:20 am / 5:17 pm | 7:12 am / 5:45 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm55°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Florence Rgnl Airport (59 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 61% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 35%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°Fnot available
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in January
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry January brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202007: average high 62°F
- Coolest January2011: average high 49°F
- Wettest January1998: 10.7 in
- Driest January2003: 0.8 in
- Highest reading78°F (January 28, 1999)
- Lowest reading14°F (January 7, 2018)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 56°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 34°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.2 h | 11.0 h |
Highs change by -3°F from December and +2°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Savannah, GA170 mi · high 61°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Greensboro, NC172 mi · high 49°F · 10 wet days
How Myrtle Beach ranks in January
- Normal high152nd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in South Carolina
- Wet days159th driest of 378
What to pack for Myrtle Beach in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
January has 634 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Myrtle Beach in January?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 14°F (January 7, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Myrtle Beach in January?
About 9 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (10.7 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.8 in).
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Myrtle Beach (USC00386153), 5.8 mi NE of the city center, 39 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Brookgreen Gardens (USC00381093), 17 mi SW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Florence Rgnl Airport (USW00013744), 59 mi NW of the city center, 146 ft (121 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Grand Strand Airport (747915-93718), 13 mi NE of the city center, 29 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall and snow depth (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).