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
In Fort William, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 2.9°C (37.2°F) at the peak and -0.3°C (31.5°F) at the lowest.Humidity
January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout January, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 253 rainfall days, and 1104mm (43.46") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fort William, during January, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort William, there are 20.4 snowfall days, and 327mm (12.87") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In January, the average sea temperature in Fort William, United Kingdom, is 7.9°C (46.2°F).Note: It is risky to swim in 7.9°C (46.2°F). Temperatures beneath 10°C (50°F) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Fort William, United Kingdom, is 7h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:57 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm GMT.
Sunshine
January and February, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Fort William.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
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. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest month in Fort William?
How cold is January in Fort William?
What is the most humid month in Fort William?
What is the average humidity in January in Fort William?
How much does it rain in Fort William in January?
How many days does it snow in January in Fort William?
What is the sea water temperature in January in Fort William?
How many hours of daylight does Fort William have in January?
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fort William?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Fort William?
How long on average sun shines in January in Fort William?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fort William?
What is the UV index intensity in January in Fort William?
Average temperature in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in January: 2.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -0.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.4°C).
Average pressure in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in January: 1007.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1005.9mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in January: 15.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (9.6km/h).
Average humidity in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in January: 92%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).
Average rainfall in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in January: 129mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (133mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (47mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in January: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in January: 95mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (99mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in January: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in January: 7.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in January: 7h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in January: 6.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (8.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in January: 74
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 64).
Average visibility in January
Fort William, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in January: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July, August, September, November and December (7km).
Fort William, United Kingdom
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