January weather forecast
Porthcawl, United Kingdom

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Porthcawl, United Kingdom, is another chilly winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.8°C (46°F) and an average low of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Temperature

Porthcawl experiences the lowest of its temperatures in January and February, when the average high-temperatures rise to 7.8°C (46°F).

Humidity

January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Porthcawl.

Rainfall

In January, in Porthcawl, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout January, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.6 rainfall days, and 256mm (10.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Porthcawl are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2mm (0.08") of accumulated snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 8.9°C (48°F).
Note: Navigating the 8.9°C (48°F) at 13°C (55.4°F) is no joy, and temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) can threaten breathing and cause a chilling shock, gauging personal stamina.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Porthcawl is 8h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:01 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Porthcawl 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Porthcawl?
January and February, with an average high-temperature of 7.8°C (46°F), are the coldest months in Porthcawl, United Kingdom.
What are January temperatures in Porthcawl?
The high-temperature in Porthcawl during January is 7.8°C (46°F) and the low-temperature is 4.6°C (40.3°F).
What are the most humid months in Porthcawl?
The months with the highest humidity are January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
What is the average humidity in January in Porthcawl?
In January, the average relative humidity in Porthcawl, United Kingdom, is 84%.
How much does it rain in Porthcawl in January?
In January, in Porthcawl, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout January, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the snowiest month in Porthcawl?
The months with the most snowfall in Porthcawl, United Kingdom, are January and December, with an average 2mm (0.08") of accumulated snow.
How many days does it snow in January in Porthcawl?
In January, in Porthcawl, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout January, 2mm (0.08") of snow is accumulated.
What is the water temperature in January in Porthcawl?
In Porthcawl, the average seawater temperature in January is 8.9°C (48°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.
What is the average length of the day in January in Porthcawl?
In Porthcawl, United Kingdom, the average day length in January is 8h and 27min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Porthcawl?
On the first day of January in Porthcawl, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:01 pm GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Porthcawl?
January has the least sunshine of the year in Porthcawl, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January in Porthcawl?
In Porthcawl, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Porthcawl?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January in Porthcawl?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Porthcawl, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 23.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (16.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (81%).

Average rainfall in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 20mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (9mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are November and December (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 2mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in January: 8.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.4°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.1 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Porthcawl, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 46).

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

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

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