Weather in January
Temperature
January and February represent the coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F).Rainfall
In Orkney, United Kingdom, in January, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 110mm (4.33") of accumulated precipitation. In Orkney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.7 days and collects up to 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In January, the average sea temperature in Orkney is 7.8°C (46°F).Note: Swimming in 7.8°C (46°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.
Daylight
In Orkney, the average length of the day in January is 7h and 8min.On the first day of January in Orkney, sunrise is at 9:03 am and sunset at 3:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:26 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January in Orkney is 1h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in January: 6.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (6.4°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 1.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.7°C).
Average rainfall in January
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in January: 109.7mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (48mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in January: 20.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.6 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in January: 7.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in January: 7h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January: 1h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).
Orkney, United Kingdom
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