January weather forecast
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Venturing into January, the year begins with chilling weather in Liverpool. While the wintry eleventh night is long past, there's still a chance of a crisp white morning, signalling 6 days of snowfall throughout the month. Screen frost from car windshields and wrap up warm, as on an average, the low temperature plunges to 2.6°C with a high of just 6.8°C. As daylight hovers around an average of 8.2 hours per day, ensure to make the most of it. The showers are a frequent visitor in January, accounting for the city's often shiny cobblestone streets.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 6.8°C and a low temperature of 2.6°C, is Liverpool's coldest month.

Rainfall

In Liverpool, during January, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Liverpool, there are 194 rainfall days, and 859mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall days in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is January, when snow falls for 6 days.

Sea temperature

In Liverpool, the average seawater temperature in January is 7.7°C.
Note: It is advised against swimming in 7.7°C when it drops below 10°C. Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is 8h and 10min.
On the first day of January in Liverpool, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:52 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 1.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 0 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.