January weather forecast
Dumfries, United Kingdom

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Dumfries, United Kingdom, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.5°C (41.9°F) and 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Dumfries, in January, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 231.6 rainfall days, and 778mm (30.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dumfries, United Kingdom, in January, during 2.6 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.5 snowfall days, and 61mm (2.4") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dumfries, the average length of the day in January is 7h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Dumfries?

With average high temperatures of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and lows of 1.6°C (34.9°F), January is the coldest month in Dumfries, United Kingdom.

Is it cold in Dumfries during January?

Dumfries in January has an average high-temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F).

What are the most humid months in Dumfries?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Dumfries?

In January, the average relative humidity in Dumfries is 89%.

How much does it rain in Dumfries in January?

In January, in Dumfries, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout January, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Dumfries?

In Dumfries, in January, during 2.6 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Dumfries?

In Dumfries, the average day length in January is 7h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Dumfries?

On the first day of January in Dumfries, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dumfries?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Dumfries, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Dumfries?

In Dumfries, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dumfries?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January in Dumfries?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Dumfries is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average temperature in January - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

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Average pressure in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average pressure in January - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in January - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average humidity in January - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).

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Average rainfall in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in January - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (33mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in January - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in January - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in January - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dumfries, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

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

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in January - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

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Average visibility in January
Dumfries, United Kingdom

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (8km).

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