January weather forecast
Ballycastle, United Kingdom

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Ballycastle, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.6°C (40.3°F) and an average high of 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Temperature

Ballycastle's coldest period falls in January and February, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Humidity

In Ballycastle, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, in Ballycastle, the rain falls for 20.8 days. Throughout January, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ballycastle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 248.7 days and collects up to 772mm (30.39") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Ballycastle. In Ballycastle, United Kingdom, during January, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of snow. In Ballycastle, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.4 days and aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Ballycastle, in January, the average water temperature is 9°C (48.2°F).
Note: Swimming in 9°C (48.2°F) can be lethal. Merely spending a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels harsh, and venturing below 10°C (50°F) might disrupt breathing control and bring about cold shock, contingent on individual resilience.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 7h and 52min.
On the first day of January in Ballycastle, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:50 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:57 pm GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ballycastle. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Ballycastle?
Ballycastle experiences its coldest period in January and February, averaging a high-temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F).
What is the average January temperature in Ballycastle?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ballycastle, United Kingdom, during January are 7.1°C (44.8°F) and 4.6°C (40.3°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January in Ballycastle?
The average relative humidity in January in Ballycastle is 83%.
How much does it rain in Ballycastle in January?
In Ballycastle, in January, during 20.8 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in Ballycastle in January?
In Ballycastle, in January, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 11mm (0.43") of snow.
How cold is the water in January in Ballycastle?
In Ballycastle, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in January is 9°C (48.2°F). Swimming in 9°C (48.2°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
What is the average length of the day in January in Ballycastle?
In Ballycastle, the average day length in January is 7h and 52min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Ballycastle?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:50 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:57 pm GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Ballycastle?
With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Ballycastle.
How long on average sun shines in January in Ballycastle?
In Ballycastle, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ballycastle?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January in Ballycastle?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 7.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1009mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 29.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (29.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (81%).

Average rainfall in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (93mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (43mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in January: 9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (8.3°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (9.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in January
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

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