Weather in January
Balbriggan, Ireland, welcomes the new year with cool sea temperatures reaching only 9.6°C (49.3°F), adding a cold edge to the coastal breezes. The weather in January can prove quite challenging due to the chilliness, especially compared with February. Despite the shorter hours of daylight, winter beach walks are a great way to discover the beauty of this coastal town. January also reflects the classic weather pattern typical of the season, with many cloud-covered skies and chilly temperatures. Although snowfall is seldom here, when it does fall, it tends to create a unique, scenic beauty of the usually vibrant town.
Note: Swimming in 9.6°C (49.3°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:03 pm GMT.
[Resources]Sea temperature
In Balbriggan, the average seawater temperature in January is 9.6°C (49.3°F).Note: Swimming in 9.6°C (49.3°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Balbriggan is 8h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:03 pm GMT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea water temperature in January in Balbriggan?
In Balbriggan, Ireland, in January, the average water temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F). Swimming in 9.6°C (49.3°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
What is the average length of the day in January in Balbriggan?
The average day length in January in Balbriggan is 8h and 8min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Balbriggan?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:03 pm GMT.
Average sea temperature in January
Balbriggan, Ireland
- Average sea temperature in January: 9.6°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.3°C).
Average daylight in January
Balbriggan, Ireland
- Average daylight in January: 8h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
Balbriggan, Ireland
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