January weather forecast
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 7.3°C (45.1°F) and min 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Temperature

In Shaftesbury, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 7.3°C (45.1°F) and a low of 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Shaftesbury, in January, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 364mm (14.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, are January and February, with an average 11mm (0.43") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, is 8h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of January, in Shaftesbury, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:56 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Shaftesbury is 3.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Shaftesbury?
The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 7.3°C (45.1°F) and a low of 2.4°C (36.3°F).
What are January temperatures in Shaftesbury?
In Shaftesbury, 7.3°C (45.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.4°C (36.3°F) is the average low-temperature during January.
What is the most humid month in Shaftesbury?
The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
What is the average humidity in January in Shaftesbury?
In January, the average relative humidity in Shaftesbury is 90%.
How much does it rain in Shaftesbury in January?
In January, in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout January, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the snowiest month in Shaftesbury?
The months with the most snowfall in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, are January and February, with an average 11mm (0.43") of accumulated snow.
How many days does it snow in January in Shaftesbury?
In January, in Shaftesbury, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout January, 11mm (0.43") of snow is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Shaftesbury have in January?
In January, the average day length in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, is 8h and 31min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Shaftesbury?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:56 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Shaftesbury have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Shaftesbury is 3.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shaftesbury?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January in Shaftesbury?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average temperature in January
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 7.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in January - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average pressure in January
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in January
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in January - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average humidity in January
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).

Average rainfall in January - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in January
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (20mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in January
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.8 days).

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in January
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.9 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 - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in January
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average UV index in January
Shaftesbury, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in January - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Average visibility in January
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is February (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).

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