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 sea temperature 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
With average high and low temperatures of 5°C (41°F) and 1.6°C (34.9°F) respectively, January is Edinburgh's coldest month.Humidity
In Edinburgh, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.Rainfall
In Edinburgh, United Kingdom, in January, during 16.5 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Edinburgh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.2 days and collects up to 512mm (20.16") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Edinburgh, during January, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow. In Edinburgh, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.2 days and aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of snow.Sea temperature
In January, the average sea temperature in Edinburgh is 7.4°C (45.3°F).Note: Diving into 7.4°C (45.3°F) when it's under 10°C (50°F) can cause immediate cold shock symptoms, marked by hyperventilation.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 7h and 44min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Edinburgh, the average sunshine in January is 4.2h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in January: 5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 1.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).
Average pressure in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in January: 1009mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.9mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in January: 20.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.1km/h).
Average humidity in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).
Average rainfall in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in January: 33mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in January: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in January: 12mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in January: 2 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).
Average sea temperature in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in January: 7.4°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.9°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in January: 7h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in January: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in January: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in January
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in January: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June and July (8km).
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