January weather forecastDrogheda, Ireland
January
Weather in January
Commencing the year, January highlights Drogheda's winter weather. Only a slight tilt toward warmer temperatures separates it from February. With 20mm (0.79") of rain spread over approximately 13 days, January is decidedly damp. Humidity levels peak and snowfall begins, indicating 9mm (0.35") of snow over about two days. Undeniably chilly sea temperatures also earmark this month.Temperature
January, having an average high-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.9°C (39°F), is the coldest month.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity in Drogheda is 86%.Rainfall
In Drogheda, in January, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.9 rainfall days, and 339mm (13.35") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of snow.Sea temperature
In Drogheda, in January, the average water temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F).Note: Staying in 9.6°C (49.3°F) waters for just a few moments at 13°C (55.4°F) can be harrowing, and below 10°C (50°F) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Drogheda is 8h and 7min.On the first day of January in Drogheda, sunrise is at 8:42 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:04 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Drogheda, the average sunshine in January is 4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Drogheda. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average high temperature in January: 7.2°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.2°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 3.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.4°C).
Average pressure in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average pressure in January: 1010.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.8mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average wind speed in January: 23.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (23.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (14.8km/h).
Average humidity in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average humidity in January: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, September and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (84%).
Average rainfall in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average rainfall in January: 20mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (18mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in January: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average snowfall in January: 9mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in January: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Drogheda, 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 /
Average sunshine in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average daylight in January: 8h and 6min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in January: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.9 days).
Average UV index in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in January: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in January
Drogheda, Ireland
- Average visibility in January: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
