Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
The transition into January marks the average high-temperature at a still frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F), differing minimally from December's 7.9°C (46.2°F). Scalloway records a slight downturn to an average a cold 5.3°C (41.5°F) during the nights of January.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Scalloway, in January, during 24.7 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Scalloway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 250.8 days and collects up to 719mm (28.31") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 9mm (0.35") of snow is accumulated. In Scalloway, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.3 days and aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of snow.Daylight
In Scalloway, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 50min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 9:08 am and sunset at 3:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:14 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Scalloway, the average sunshine in January is 2.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Scalloway are January through April, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Scalloway in January?
What is the average humidity in January in Scalloway?
How many days does it rain in January in Scalloway?
How many days does it snow in January in Scalloway?
What is the average length of the day in January in Scalloway?
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Scalloway?
How long on average sun shines in January in Scalloway?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Scalloway?
What is the UV index reading in January in Scalloway?
Average temperature in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in January: 7.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (6.8°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 5.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.9°C).
Average pressure in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in January: 1004.3mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002.5mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in January: 38.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (38.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (22.5km/h).
Average humidity in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in January: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in January: 79mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (32mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in January: 24.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (14.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in January: 9mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and March (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in January: 6h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in January: 2.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (2.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in January: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 56).
Average visibility in January
Scalloway, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in January: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, November and December (9km).
