January weather forecast
Lochinver, United Kingdom

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Lochinver, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and an average low of 4.3°C (39.7°F).

Temperature

January and February, when the average high-temperature reaches 6.3°C (43.3°F), are the coldest months.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, February, April, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Lochinver. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Lochinver. In Lochinver, United Kingdom, in January, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 31mm (1.22") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.3 snowfall days, and 97mm (3.82") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Lochinver is 7h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:07 am and sunset at 3:41 pm. On the last day of January, in Lochinver, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:40 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Lochinver, the average sunshine in January is 3.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lochinver. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Lochinver?
January and February represent the coldest period in Lochinver, United Kingdom, with an average high-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F).
How cold does it get in Lochinver in January?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lochinver, United Kingdom, during January are 6.3°C (43.3°F) and 4.3°C (39.7°F) respectively.
What is the least humid month in Lochinver?
The months with the lowest humidity in Lochinver are January, February, April, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
What is the average humidity in January in Lochinver?
In January, the average relative humidity in Lochinver is 79%.
What is the wettest month in Lochinver?
The month with the most rainfall in Lochinver is January, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Lochinver in January?
In Lochinver, in January, during 19.8 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in Lochinver in January?
In Lochinver, during January, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in January in Lochinver?
In January, the average day length in Lochinver, United Kingdom, is 7h and 18min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lochinver?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 9:07 am and sunset at 3:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:40 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Lochinver have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.
When is the lowest UV index in Lochinver?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January in Lochinver?
In Lochinver, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1005.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 32.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (32.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (18.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (17.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 31mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (9.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 57).

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September and December (9km).

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