Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) to a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).Humidity
The most humid month in Scotland is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Scotland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.8 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Scotland. In Scotland, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Scotland, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 12.91" (328mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Scotland is 9h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Scotland have in January?
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What is the month with the least sunshine in Scotland?
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When is the lowest UV index in Scotland?
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Average temperature in January
Scotland, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Scotland, SD
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Scotland, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Scotland, SD
- Average humidity in January: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in January
Scotland, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in January
Scotland, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Scotland, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Scotland, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Scotland, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Scotland, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Scotland, SD
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Scotland, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in January
Scotland, SD
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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