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 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, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and a low of 1.3°C (34.3°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Leicester is 90%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.4 rainfall days, and 370mm (14.57") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Leicester, in January, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 17mm (0.67") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 66mm (2.6") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Leicester, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 17min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:47 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Leicester, the average sunshine in January is 4.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Leicester. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest month in Leicester?
How cold is it in Leicester in January?
What is the average humidity in January in Leicester?
How much does it rain in Leicester in January?
How many days does it snow in January in Leicester?
What is the average length of the day in January in Leicester?
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Leicester?
How long on average sun shines in January in Leicester?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Leicester?
How high is the UV index in January in Leicester?
Average temperature in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in January: 5.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 1.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).
Average pressure in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in January: 1013.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in January: 17.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).
Average humidity in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in January: 90%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).
Average rainfall in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in January: 24mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (49mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April and September (23mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in January: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in January: 17mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in January: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 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
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in January: 8h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in January: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).
Average UV index in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in January: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in January
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in January: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, June and November (8km).
Leicester, United Kingdom
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