January weather forecast
Birkenhead, United Kingdom

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7°C (44.6°F) and an average low of 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 7°C (44.6°F) and a low of 3.6°C (38.5°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Birkenhead are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In January, in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout January, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 225.2 rainfall days, and 669mm (26.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. In January, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout January, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated. In Birkenhead, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.8 days and aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F).
Note: Taking a dip in 7.7°C (45.9°F) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 10°C (50°F) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Birkenhead, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of January, in Birkenhead, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:51 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Birkenhead. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Birkenhead?
Birkenhead, United Kingdom, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 7°C (44.6°F) and a low of 3.6°C (38.5°F).
Is January cold in Birkenhead?
In Birkenhead, 7°C (44.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.6°C (38.5°F) is the average low-temperature during January.
What are the most humid months in Birkenhead?
January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in January in Birkenhead?
In January, the average relative humidity in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, is 84%.
How many days does it rain in January in Birkenhead?
In Birkenhead, United Kingdom, during January, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January in Birkenhead?
In January, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout January, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated.
What is the sea water temperature in January in Birkenhead?
In Birkenhead, the average seawater temperature in January is 7.7°C (45.9°F). Swimming in 7.7°C (45.9°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
How many hours of daylight does Birkenhead have in January?
In January, the average day length in Birkenhead is 8h and 10min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Birkenhead?
On the first day of January in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:51 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in January in Birkenhead?
In Birkenhead, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Birkenhead?
The months with the lowest UV index in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in January in Birkenhead?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average temperature in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (3.6°C).

Average pressure in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average pressure in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 21.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (21.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.7km/h).

Average humidity in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average humidity in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (35mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.3 days).

Average snowfall in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average sea temperature in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in January: 7.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (7.4°C).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are April, May and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (11.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.7 days).

Average UV index in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average UV index in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in January
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 48).

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

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

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