Weather in January
Temperature
January's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a wintry 5.9°C (42.6°F), diverging marginally from December's 6.3°C (43.3°F). Shetland sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in January, with an average low settling at a still cold 1.8°C (35.2°F).Rainfall
In Shetland, in January, during 21.6 rainfall days, 143mm (5.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shetland, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.6 days and collects up to 1257mm (49.49") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In January, the average sea temperature is 8.4°C (47.1°F).Note: At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Shetland is 6h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:10 am and sunset at 3:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:12 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Shetland, United Kingdom, is 0.9h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in January: 5.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.5°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 1.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).
Average rainfall in January
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in January: 142.6mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (146mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (53.4mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in January: 21.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.8 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in January: 8.4°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.8°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in January: 6h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 0h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Shetland, United Kingdom
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