January weather forecast
Birmingham, United Kingdom

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A beautiful flower garden in front of the main entrance of the City Council building of Birmingham, United Kingdom
A beautiful flower garden in front of the main entrance of the City Council building of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Weather in January

The New Year in Birmingham, United Kingdom introduces a chilly atmosphere with intermittent rainfall. The cold January weather is coupled with an average high temperature of 6°C (42.8°F) and a low of 1.5°C (34.7°F). Observing the weather pattern, it exhibits a mix of light drizzle and snowy conditions, creating a wintry ambiance. Notably, with January days being relatively short, it is an ideal time for indoor activities. Despite the season, winds are mild, providing some relief from the cold.

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 6°C (42.8°F) and a minimum average of 1.5°C (34.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is 89%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Birmingham are January and September Rain falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of rain.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Birmingham, United Kingdom. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 21mm (0.83") of snow.

Daylight

In Birmingham, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Birmingham is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Birmingham?

January stands out as Birmingham's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 6°C (42.8°F) and a low of 1.5°C (34.7°F).

How cold is January in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, in January, the average high-temperature is 6°C (42.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.5°C (34.7°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Birmingham?

The average relative humidity in January in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is 89%.

What is the driest month in Birmingham?

The months with the least rainfall are January and September Rain falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, during January, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Birmingham?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 21mm (0.83") of snow.

How much does it snow in Birmingham in January?

In Birmingham, during January, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Birmingham have in January?

The average day length in January in Birmingham is 8h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Birmingham?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Birmingham?

The average sunshine duration in January in Birmingham is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Birmingham?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average temperature in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.5°C).

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Average pressure in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average pressure in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average humidity in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

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Average rainfall in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (36mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (17mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 21mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average UV index in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 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
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).

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Average visibility in January
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Average visibility in January - Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and November (8km).

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