January weather forecast
Buncrana, Ireland

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Weather in January

January weather in Buncrana, Ireland, is damp and chilly, setting the tone for the winter season. Cold temperatures ranging from 3.4°C (38.1°F) to 6.8°C (44.2°F) and relative humidity at 86% create a brisk climate. With the highest amount of snowfall at 13mm (0.51") and snow occurring on approximately two days, January emerges as the coldest time in Buncrana. Despite these chilly conditions, the city enjoys almost eight hours of daylight and three and a half hours of sunshine on an average day. High wind speeds underscore the bracing feeling of January's climate, completing a typical Irish winter month's portrait.

Temperature

Buncrana experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 6.8°C (44.2°F) and a low of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Buncrana is 86%.

Rainfall

In Buncrana, during January, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 225.7 rainfall days, and 615mm (24.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Buncrana. In January, in Buncrana, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout January, 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated. In Buncrana, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 7h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of January, in Buncrana, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 5:02 pm GMT.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Buncrana, Ireland, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Buncrana are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Buncrana?

The coldest period in Buncrana is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 6.8°C (44.2°F) and a low of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

How cold is January in Buncrana?

In January, in Buncrana, the average high-temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 3.4°C (38.1°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Buncrana?

The average relative humidity in January in Buncrana, Ireland, is 86%.

How much does it rain in Buncrana in January?

In January, in Buncrana, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout January, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Buncrana?

In Buncrana, in January, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 13mm (0.51") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Buncrana?

In January, the average day length is 7h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Buncrana?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Buncrana, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 5:02 pm GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Buncrana?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Buncrana, Ireland, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Buncrana?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Buncrana is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Buncrana?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Buncrana, Ireland.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Buncrana?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average temperature in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average pressure in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average pressure in January: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average wind speed in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average wind speed in January: 23.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (23.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average humidity in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (82%).

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Average rainfall in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average rainfall in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average rainfall in January: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (29mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average rainfall days in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average snowfall in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average snowfall in January: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average snowfall days in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average sunshine days in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average UV index in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average cloud cover in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January and July (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).

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Average visibility in January
Buncrana, Ireland

Average visibility in January - Buncrana, Ireland
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is February (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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