January weather forecast
Durham, United Kingdom

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Durham, United Kingdom, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.8°C (35.2°F) and an average high of 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Temperature

In Durham, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 5.6°C (42.1°F) and reaching a low of 1.8°C (35.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Durham, there are 182.5 rainfall days, and 403mm (15.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Durham are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 26mm (1.02") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 7h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm GMT.

Sunshine

January, February, October and November, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Durham. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Durham?

Durham's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 5.6°C (42.1°F) to a low of 1.8°C (35.2°F).

How cold does it get in Durham in January?

In Durham, 5.6°C (42.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 1.8°C (35.2°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Durham?

The average relative humidity in January in Durham is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January in Durham?

In Durham, United Kingdom, during January, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Durham?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 26mm (1.02") of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Durham?

In January, in Durham, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 26mm (1.02") of snow is accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Durham is 7h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Durham?

On the first day of January in Durham, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm GMT.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Durham?

January, February, October and November, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Durham.

How many hours of sunshine does Durham have in January?

In Durham, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Durham?

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 Durham?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average temperature in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average pressure in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 19.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.9km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average humidity in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).

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Average rainfall in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 26mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average UV index in January - Durham, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in January - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in January
Durham, United Kingdom

Average visibility in January - Durham, 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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Durham, United Kingdom

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