January weather forecast
Preston, United Kingdom

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Weather in January

January in Preston typically comes along with a chillier atmosphere, carrying the winter's rawness well into the new year. Lower temperatures in the 2.7°C (36.9°F) range create a frosty canvas, complemented by an average high of 6.1°C (43°F) that is somehow comforting under the thick layers. The city witnessed the heaviest snowfall of 24mm (0.94") in this month, giving the landscape a spectacle of white elegance. The prominence of cloud cover underscores the city's grey skies, preserving the season's signature weather mood. With a slight shiver in the wind of 19.9km/h (12.4mph), January in Preston keeps winter coats and warm beverages as the city's favourites.

Temperature

Preston's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 6.1°C (43°F) and lows of 2.7°C (36.9°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Preston, United Kingdom, are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout January, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is accumulated. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 221 days and collects up to 680mm (26.77") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. The month with the most snowfall in Preston is January, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow.

Daylight

In Preston, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:49 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Preston are January, February and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Preston are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Preston?

Preston's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 6.1°C (43°F) to a low of 2.7°C (36.9°F).

Is it cold in Preston during January?

In Preston, in January, the average high-temperature is 6.1°C (43°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.7°C (36.9°F).

What is the most humid month in Preston?

The months with the highest humidity in Preston are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Preston?

In Preston, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Preston?

In Preston, United Kingdom, in January, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Preston?

The month with the most snowfall in Preston is January, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow.

How much does it snow in Preston in January?

In Preston, United Kingdom, in January, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 24mm (0.94") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Preston?

In January, the average day length in Preston, United Kingdom, is 8h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Preston?

On the first day of January in Preston, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:49 pm GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Preston?

January, February and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Preston.

How long on average sun shines in January in Preston?

The average sunshine duration in January in Preston, United Kingdom, is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Preston?

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 Preston?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Preston is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average temperature in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average pressure in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 19.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average humidity in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).

Average rainfall in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (81mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average UV index in January - Preston, 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
Preston, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in January - Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in January
Preston, United Kingdom

Average visibility in January - Preston, 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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