January weather forecast
Peterborough, United Kingdom

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Weather in January

January in Peterborough, United Kingdom, tends to be chilly, with gentle winds. Thermometers often display minimum temperatures as low as 1.6°C (34.9°F) in the evening, as winter holds a firm grasp on its grip. A significant fact emerges when considering snowfall, as this is one of the two months that registers such a phenomenon. Relative humidity reels high, hovering around the 89% mark, and the city sees the overcast, chilly weather as the norm during this period. The shorter daylight hours also contribute to the colder feel of this month.

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F), is the coldest month in Peterborough.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months in Peterborough.

Rainfall

In Peterborough, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 238mm (9.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 11mm (0.43") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.1 snowfall days, and 41mm (1.61") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 17min.
On the first day of January in Peterborough, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:43 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Peterborough is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Peterborough are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Peterborough?

January is Peterborough's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and lows of 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Is it cold in Peterborough during January?

In Peterborough, in January, the average high-temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F).

What is the most humid month in Peterborough?

The months with the highest humidity in Peterborough, United Kingdom, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Peterborough?

The average relative humidity in January in Peterborough, United Kingdom, is 89%.

How many days does it rain in January in Peterborough?

In Peterborough, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Peterborough?

In Peterborough, during January, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Peterborough have in January?

In January, the average day length is 8h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Peterborough?

On the first day of January in Peterborough, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:43 pm GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Peterborough have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Peterborough, United Kingdom, is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Peterborough?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Peterborough, United Kingdom.

How high is the UV index in January in Peterborough?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Peterborough is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average temperature in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

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Average pressure in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average pressure in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average humidity in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (12mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Peterborough, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average UV index in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in January - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 49).

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Average visibility in January
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average visibility in January - Peterborough, 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).

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