January weather forecast
Kensington, United Kingdom

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Kensington, United Kingdom, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.8°C (44.2°F) and 2.2°C (36°F).

Temperature

In Kensington, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 6.8°C (44.2°F) and reaching a low of 2.2°C (36°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Kensington is 87%.

Rainfall

In Kensington, in January, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Kensington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.8 days and collects up to 362mm (14.25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kensington, United Kingdom, are January through April, November and December. In Kensington, in January, during 1.8 snowfall days, 12mm (0.47") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 7.6 snowfall days, and 44mm (1.73") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of January, in Kensington, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:47 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Kensington, the average sunshine in January is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kensington, United Kingdom, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Kensington?
January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) and a minimum temperature of 2.2°C (36°F).
How cold is it in Kensington in January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Kensington, is 6.8°C (44.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.2°C (36°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Kensington?
In January, the average relative humidity in Kensington, United Kingdom, is 87%.
How much does it rain in Kensington in January?
In Kensington, in January, during 13.2 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January in Kensington?
In Kensington, United Kingdom, in January, during 1.8 snowfall days, 12mm (0.47") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January in Kensington?
The average day length in January is 8h and 27min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Kensington?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:47 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in January in Kensington?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.
When is the lowest UV index in Kensington?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in January in Kensington?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Kensington, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kensington, 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 August (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 25mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.8 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 daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, August and September (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in January
Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

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