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
January, marked by an average high-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F) and a low-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F), is the coldest month.Humidity
January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months in Kirkcaldy.Rainfall
In Kirkcaldy, in January, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation. In Kirkcaldy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.8 days and collects up to 463mm (18.23") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Kirkcaldy are January through April, November and December. In Kirkcaldy, in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 16mm (0.63") of snow is typically accumulated. In Kirkcaldy, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.6 days and aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of snow.Sea temperature
In Kirkcaldy, in January, the average water temperature is 7.4°C (45.3°F).Note: Beware of 7.4°C (45.3°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F), they're uninviting, and a dip below 10°C (50°F) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.
Daylight
In Kirkcaldy, the average length of the day in January is 7h and 42min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of January, in Kirkcaldy, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:41 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 4.7h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest time of year in Kirkcaldy?
How cold does it get in Kirkcaldy in January?
What are the most humid months in Kirkcaldy?
What is the average humidity in January in Kirkcaldy?
How many days does it rain in January in Kirkcaldy?
How much does it snow in Kirkcaldy in January?
How cold is the water in January in Kirkcaldy?
What is the average length of the day in January in Kirkcaldy?
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Kirkcaldy?
How long on average sun shines in January in Kirkcaldy?
When is the lowest UV index in Kirkcaldy?
What is the UV index intensity in January in Kirkcaldy?
Average temperature in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in January: 5.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.3°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 2.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.1°C).
Average pressure in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in January: 1008.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.9mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in January: 21.3km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (21.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.3km/h).
Average humidity in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in January: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).
Average rainfall in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in January: 30mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in January: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in January: 16mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in January: 7.4°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.8°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kirkcaldy, 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Kirkcaldy, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in January: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 49).
Average visibility in January
Kirkcaldy, 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).
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
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